# Fire Technology - FIRE (FIRE) courses Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 130 courses Source: https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/fire-technology-fire "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### FIRE B1 — Fire Protection Organization - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; Career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations offering the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics. Field trips may be required. ### FIRE B2 — Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. ### FIRE B3 — Fire Command, Strategy, and Tactics - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course will cover fire department organization, management, resources, and the use of those resources to control various types of emergencies. The course will also cover the incident command system, tactics, and strategies. This course also provides an introduction to the national incident management system. Note: elective or degree credit. ### FIRE B4 — Fire Behavior and Combustion - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled; an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire burning characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques. ### FIRE B5 — Fire Prevention - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education. ### FIRE B6 — Fire Protection Equipment and Systems - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. ### FIRE B7 — Building Construction for Fire Protection - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit The study of the components of building construction The study of the components of building construction that relate to fire/life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at fires/collapse emergencies. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires/collapses in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. ### FIRE B25A — Wildland Fire Behavior - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Students will obtain the knowledge to understand and predict wildland fire behavior, and safe and effective firefighting tactics. Topics include the Incident Command System, wildland fire case studies, and the impact of weather and terrain on fire behavior. ### FIRE B25B — Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Study of factors that lead to unsafe working conditions in wildland fire fighting and procedures to limit risk. Emphasis is placed on avoiding situations and conditions which have resulted in the fire shelter deployments, injuries, and fatalities. The Ten Standard Fire Orders and the Eighteen Situations that Shout Watch Out are studied in detail. Course meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group curriculum criteria. Prepares students for employment with wildland fire management agencies and municipal fire departments. ### FIRE B25C — Wildland Fire Operations - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Students will learn the command structure and operational processes of ground and air operations in the control of wildland fires. Topics include the use of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters and interagency relationships. Additional topics include trainee assignments and the incident assignment kit. This course meets the National Wildfire Coordinating Group curriculum criteria and will prepare students for employment with wildland fire management agencies and municipal fire departments. ### FIRE B25D — Wildland Public Information Officer, Prevention, and Investigation - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Students will learn the roles and functions of the Wildland Fire Information Officer, Wildland Fire Prevention Officer, and Wildland Fire Investigation Officer. Additional topics include media relations, industrial sites inspection procedures, and fire investigations. ### FIRE B25E — Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance, and Planning - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Students will learn the roles, responsibilities, and functions of planning wildland firefighting operations. Topics include logistics, organizational structures, and finance considerations that are utilized during the control of wildland fires. This course meets the National Wildfire Coordinating Group curriculum criteria. The course prepares students for employment with wildland fire management agencies and municipal fire departments. ### FIRE B26A — S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander (ICT4) - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Prepares the student to function as an initial attack incident commander at the ICT4 level in the incident Command System. Includes preparation, mobilization, size up, leading the initial attack, and initial attack strategy. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group curriculum criteria. Prepares students for employment with wildland fire management agencies and municipal fire departments. ### FIRE B26D — Interagency Incident Business Management S-260 - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Provides knowledge to perform the tasks of the position in the Incident Command System (ICS) for which basic incident business management is required. Provides policy and direction for incident business management. Intended for students to pursue a career with a wildland fire suppression agency or for a specialty with a municipal fire control agency. ### FIRE B26E — S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Designed to meet the training needs for incident commanders (Type 4), strike team leaders, and company officers confronting wildland fire that threatens life, property, and improvements in the wildland urban interface. Course meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group curriculum criteria. Prepares students for employment with wildland fire management agencies and municipal fire departments. ### FIRE B26G — S-230 Crew Boss Single Resource - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Students will learn the practices and procedures for the single-resource boss position. Topics include the initial dispatch, operations, and demobilization to the home unit. Additional topics include operational leadership, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety tactics, offline duties, and post-incident responsibilities. ### FIRE B26K — S-244 Field Observer - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade This course provides the student with the skills necessary to perform as a field observer (FOBS) and/or a fire effects monitor (FEMO). Topics include roles and responsibilities of the FOBS and FEMO; how to make observations and document those observations; how to produce hand drawn and GPS field maps; and how to navigate using a compass and GPS. The navigation unit has field exercises, and the final field exercise will total 8 hours. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group/California State Fire Marshal curriculum criteria. Prepares students for employment with wildland fire management agencies and municipal fire departments. Offered as a National Wildfire Coordinating Group /State Fire Marshal CFSTES class. ### FIRE B26M — Display Processor - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course provides students with the skills necessary to perform as a display processor (DPRO). Topics include general roles and responsibilities and how to assist the situation unit leader with producing incident maps, inputs for the Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) and other incident products. Pre-course work, students need to read specific chapters in Basic Land Navigation (NFES 2865). This class is a National Wildfire Coordinating Group /State Fire Marshal CFSTES class. ### FIRE B27B — 1-300 Incident Command System - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Provides description and detail of the organization and operation of the ICS. Covers management of resources, duties of all positions including the Air Operations organization, and example of how the essential principles are used in incident and event planning. Meets the curriculum requirements of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Applicable to wildland fire management agencies and municipal fire departments. Offered as a National Wildfire Coordinating Group /State Fire Marshal CFSTES class. ### FIRE B27C — Advanced ICS Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS 400 course. Command and general staff, agency administrators, department heads, emergency managers, areas commander, and Multi-Agency Coordination System/Emergency Operations Center managers. ### FIRE B28B — L-280 Followership to Leadership - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 27 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Full time or volunteer firefighters. Not open to non-firefighter trained students. This training course is designed as a self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. The course combines classroom and lab (in the field) instruction, with students working through a series of problem solving events in small teams (Field Leadership Assessment Course). ### FIRE B29 — S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Prepares students to become a wildfire power saw operator within the National Interagency Management System. Covers safety considerations, techniques of saw operation, maintenance, and repair. Wildland Fire Chain Saws (S-212) is identified training in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group suppression/California State Fire Marshal Curriculum. Intended for students to pursue a career with a federal or state wildland fire management agency or as specialty training with a municipal/county fire agency. ### FIRE B48WE — Work Experience Education - **Units:** 1-14 - **Hours:** 54-756 activity hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - 1-14 units per semester for a total of 14 units. - Limitation on enrollment: Declared major or occupational goal and evaluation of student's qualifications and objectives. College credit for fire technology related learning experiences obtained on the job in accordance with a training plan developed cooperatively between the employer, college, and student. One credit hour of community college work shall require a minimum of 54 hours of total student work. Work experience credit may accrue at the rate of 1 to 14 credits per enrollment term for a total of 14 credits. Repetition allowed per Title 5 55253. ### FIRE B51F — Fire Investigation 1A - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training This course provides the participants with an introduction and basic overview of fire scene investigation. The focus of the course is to provide information on fire scene indicators and to determine the fire's origin. Arson investigators will successfully carry out their responsibilities in arson detection and explosives investigation. Emphasizes essential elements of fire and explosives behaviors, types and use of laboratory services, and investigative responsibilities of an investigator at location of arson and explosives incidents. Meets P.O.S.T. certification requirements. Offered as a State Fire Marshal CFSTES class. ### FIRE B51G — Training Instructor 1A - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This is the first of a three-course series. Topics include methods and techniques for training in accordance with the latest concepts in career education; selecting, adapting, organizing, and using instructional materials appropriate for teaching cognitive lessons; criteria and methods to evaluate teaching and learning efficiency; and an opportunity to apply major principles of learning through teaching demonstrations. Two student teaching demonstrations are required of each student. ### FIRE B51H — Training Instructor 1B - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-Repeatable Credit This is the second of a three-course series. Topics include methods/techniques for training with the latest concepts in career education; selecting, adapting, organizing, and using instructional materials appropriate for teaching psycho-motor lessons; criteria and methods to evaluate teaching and learning efficiency; and an opportunity to apply major principles of learning through teaching demonstrations. Two student teaching demonstrations are required of each student. ### FIRE B51J — Fire Investigation 1B - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Topics of discussion include the juvenile fire setter, report writing, evidence collection and preservation procedures. Course meets P.O.S.T. certification requirements. ### FIRE B51K — Fire Command 1C - **Units:** 3.5 - **Hours:** 63 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade Students will learn the requirements for and best practices of Fire Company Officers. Additional topics include the responsibilities of the Company Officer at a wildland/urban interface incident, and survival and risk management strategies. ### FIRE B51L — Fire Apparatus Driver Operator 1A - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B62 or equivalent with a grade of C or better and a California Class B driver's license, fire fighter restricted. OR Successful completion of FIRE B63 or equivalent with a grade of C or better and a California Class B driver's license, fire fighter restricted. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course provides the student with information on driver responsibilities, recognized standards, and related laws for fire apparatus reflecting current California Vehicle Code requirements and the 2009 NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. Topics include basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire apparatus, and techniques on driving and positioning fire apparatus. Each student also has the opportunity to increase his or her driving skills during simulated driving conditions. ### FIRE B51M — Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1-B - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training. - Limitation on enrollment: California drivers license, Class A, B or C, with a fire fighter endorsement. This course was developed to reflect the 2009 NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. This course provides the student with information on pump construction and theory of pump operations. Topics include methods for performing basic hydraulics and techniques on basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire pumps. Each student also has the opportunity to increase his or her pumping skills during simulated pumping conditions. Prerequisite: California drivers license, Class A, B or C, with a fire fighter endorsement. ### FIRE B52A — Company Officer 2A - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B69 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of FIRE B63 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Four (4) years as a career fire fighter or six (6) years as a volunteer fire fighter. Students will learn about the role of human resources in accomplishing assignments, evaluating member performance, supervising personnel, and integrating health and safety plans, policies, and procedures into daily fire department work as well as the emergency scene. ### FIRE B52B — Company Officer 2B - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Students must have completed any one of the following prior to enrollment: 1. Certified Fire fighter II or State Firefighter Academy II 2. 4 years full time paid fire fighter or 6 years volunteer Fire fighter. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade Students will learn the general administrative functions of fire departments, including policies and procedures. The course will give students the knowledge and skills to understand the fire department's role, image, and mission, as well as convey this information to the general public. ### FIRE B52C — Company Officer 2C - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B63 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Four (4) years as a full-time paid firefighter or six (6) years as a volunteer firefighter. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade Students will learn to conduct inspections, identify safety hazards, and address safety violations. The course will give students the knowledge and skills to perform investigations to determine the preliminary cause of a fire, as well as the ability to secure the incident scene and collect and preserve evidence. ### FIRE B52D — Company Officer 2D - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB69 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. AND Successful completion of FIREB26A or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. AND Successful completion of FIREB70C or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Four (4) years as a career fire fighter, or six (6) years as a volunteer fire fighter. In this course, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the essential aspects of emergency response. Topics covered include conducting thorough incident size-ups, formulating, and executing initial action plans for both single and multi-unit operations across diverse emergency scenarios, and effectively mitigating situations while adhering to agency safety protocols. Additionally, students will learn the importance of pre-incident planning and acquire the skills necessary to conduct thorough post-incident analyses. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to apply this knowledge in real-world situations, enhancing their ability to lead and manage emergency responses effectively. ### FIRE B52E — Company Officer 2E - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B69 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of FIREB52D or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB73 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Four (4) years as a career fire fighter or six (6) years as a volunteer fire fighter. Students will learn the procedures and practices for evaluating and reporting incident conditions, analyzing incident needs, and developing and implementing a plan of action to deploy incident resources. Additional topics include learning to complete operations to suppress a wildland fire, establishing an incident command post, creating an incident action plan, and completing incident records and reports. ### FIRE B52F — Chief Fire Officer 3A - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB52A or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. AND Successful completion of FIREB52B or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. AND Successful completion of FIREB52C or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. AND Successful completion of FIREB52D or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. AND Successful completion of FIREB52E or equivalent with a grade of C or higher. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Five (5) years as a career officer (Engineer, Lieutenant or higher) or Seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Engineer, Lieutenant or higher), or Five (5) years CAL FIRE Fire Apparatus Engineer. This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the human resources requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including developing plans for providing employee accommodations, developing hiring procedures, establishing personnel assignments, and describing methods of facilitating and encouraging professional development. Additional topics include developing an ongoing education training program, developing promotion procedures, creating proposals for improving employee benefits, and developing a measurable accident and injury prevention program. ### FIRE B52G — Chief Fire Officer 3B - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB52A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52B or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52C or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52D or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52E or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the budgeting requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including developing a budget management system, developing a division or departmental budget, and describing the process for ensuring competitive bidding. ### FIRE B52H — Chief Fire Officer 3C - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B52A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIRE B52B or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIRE B52C or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIRE B52D or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIRE B52E or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Five (5) years as a career officer (Engineer, Lieutenant or higher) or Seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Engineer, Lieutenant or higher), or Five (5) years as a CAL FIRE Fire Apparatus Engineer This course provides students with knowledge of the administrative requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including directing a department record management system, analyzing and interpreting records and data, and developing a model plan for continuous organizational improvement. Additional topics include developing a plan to facilitate department and local government approval, preparing community awareness programs, and evaluating fire inspection programs. ### FIRE B52I — Chief Fire Officer 3D - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment is limited to full time or volunteer firefighters. The course is not open to non-firefighter students. This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the emergency service requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including developing a plan for the integration of fire services resources, developing an agency resource contingency plan, evaluating incident facilities, supervising multiple resources, developing and utilizing an incident action plan, obtaining incident information to facilitate transfer of command, developing and conducting a post-incident analysis, and maintaining incident records. ### FIRE B52J — Executive Chief Fire Officer 4A - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB52F or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52G or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52H or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52I or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Five (5) years as career chief officer or seven (7) years as a volunteer chief officer. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Executive Chief Fire Officer to perform his/her duties safely, effectively, and competently. Students will learn the human resource processes of recruitment, selection, and placement of fire department personnel, the development of a positive and participative member/management program, the establishment and evaluation of a list of education and in-service training goals, appraisal of a member assistance program, and the evaluation of incentive programs. ### FIRE B52K — Executive Chief Fire Officer 4B - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B52F or equivalent with a grade of C or better AND Successful completion of FIRE B52G or equivalent with a grade of C or better AND Successful completion of FIRE B52H or equivalent with a grade of C or better - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Five (5) years as career chief officer, or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Executive Chief Fire Officer to perform his/her duties safely, effectively, and competently. Students will learn how to productively engage with community stakeholders regarding fire and other emergency hazard issues. ### FIRE B52L — Executive Chief Fire Officer 4C - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB52F C or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52G or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52H or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52I or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Five (5) years as career chief officer or Seven (7) years as a volunteer chief officer. This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Executive Chief Fire Officer to perform his/her duties safely, effectively, and competently. Topics include evaluating and projecting training requirements, facilities, and building needs; completing a written comprehensive risk, hazard, and value analysis; and developing a plan for a capital improvement project or program. ### FIRE B52M — Executive Chief Fire Officer 4D - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB52F or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52G or equivalent with with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52H or equivalent with with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52I or equivalent with with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Five (5) years as career chief officer or seven (7) years as a volunteer chief officer. Students will learn the skills and obtain the knowledge needed for the Executive Chief Fire Officer to perform his/her duties safely, effectively, and competently. Topics include developing comprehensive disaster and civil disturbance plans. ### FIRE B52N — Executive Chief Fire Officer 4E - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB52F or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52G or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52H or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB52I or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Five (5) years as career chief officer, or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer. This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Executive Chief Fire Officer to perform his/her duties safely, effectively, and competently. Students will learn the policies and procedures for maintaining, developing, and providing leadership for a risk management program. ### FIRE B52O — Instructor 1-Instructor Methodology - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Students will learn the skills and obtain the knowledge needed for the entry-level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and competently. Topics include NFPA 1041 Standards for Fire Service Instructor, learning to teach firefighting skills, and the requirements for reporting requirements to the local jurisdiction. ### FIRE B52P — Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Not-repeatable credit - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector I. Students will learn the legal responsibilities,, codes and standards for the fire inspection process. Students will lean the confidentiality and privacy requirements, and ethical conduct standards for fire inspectors. Students will learn to conduct fire inspector administrative tasks including preparing inspection reports, recognizing the need for a permit or plan review, investigating common complaints, and participating in legal proceedings. ### FIRE B52Q — Fire Inspector 1B: Fire and Life Safety - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade This course provides students with a basic knowledge of fire and life safety aspects related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector I. Topics include building construction, occupancy classifications, occupancy load, and means of egress. Students will also learn the roles and responsibilities of the fire inspector regarding hazardous conditions, fire growth potential, fire flow, and emergency planning and preparedness measures. ### FIRE B52R — Fire Inspector 1C: Field Inspection - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade This course provides students with a basic knowledge of field inspection roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector I. Students will learn the principles of basic plan review, emergency access for an existing system, hazardous materials, and the operational readiness of fixed fire suppression systems. Additional topics include existing fire detection and alarm systems, and portable fire extinguishers. ### FIRE B52S — Fire Inspector 1D: Field Inspection –CA Specific - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB52P or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit In this course, students will learn the essential field inspection roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector in California, focusing on specific high-risk environments and scenarios. They will gain practical knowledge in evaluating compliance for tents, canopies, temporary membrane structures, and fireworks operations—including both public displays and retail stands. Additionally, students will explore fire safety considerations for wildland-urban interface areas, learning how to identify, document, and address potential hazards. Upon completing this course, students will be equipped to apply their knowledge to real-world inspections, ensuring public safety and adherence to California’s fire codes and regulations. ### FIRE B52T — Fire Inspector 2A: Fire Prevention Administration - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB52P with a grade of C or equivalent. AND Successful completion of FIREB52Q with a grade of C or equivalent. AND Successful completion of FIREB52R with a grade of C or equivalent. AND Successful completion of FIREB52S with a grade of C or equivalent. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Five (5) years as fire inspector in a California Fire Agency. This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the administrative requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector II, including processing permit and plan review applications, enforcing permit regulations, investigating complex complaints, recommending modifications to codes and standards, recommending policies and procedures for inspection services, generating written appeals correspondence, initiating legal action, evaluating inspection reports, and proposing technical reference material acquisition. ### FIRE B52U — Fire Inspector 2B: Fire and Life Safety Requirements - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** FIRE B52T (Fire Inspector 2A: Fire Prevention Administration): Successful completion of FIRE52T or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course provides students with a basic knowledge of fire and life safety requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector II including occupancy classification, egress elements, emergency plans and procedures, occupant loads, building construction, and fire growth potential. ### FIRE B52V — Fire Inspector 2C: Inspecting Fire Safety Systems - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB52T with a grade of C or equivalent. . - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the administrative requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector II, including processing permit and plan review applications, enforcing permit regulations, investigating complex complaints, recommending modifications to codes and standards, recommending policies and procedures for inspection services, generating written appeals correspondence, initiating legal action, evaluating inspection reports, and proposing technical reference material acquisition. ### FIRE B52W — Fire Inspector 2D HazMat, Operations, and Processes - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** FIRE B52T (Fire Inspector 2A: Fire Prevention Administration): Successful completion of FIRE52T or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course provides students with a basic knowledge of hazardous materials, operations, and processes related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector II, including hazardous conditions, flammable and combustible liquids and gases, and hazardous materials. ### FIRE B60 — Driver/Operator Certification - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB64 or equivalent with a grade of C or better - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Must have one of the following driver’s licenses: Class C firefighter endorsed, Commercial A or Commercial B Students will obtain the knowledge and learn the skills in pump operations for fire engineers. Topics include procedures on pumps, pumping principles, practical hydraulics, safe apparatus operation to route and at scenes of emergencies, principles of reading and interpreting gauges, hydrant operations and drafting procedures. ### FIRE B61A — Aerial Apparatus Operations - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB64 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of FIREB69 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of FIREB51L or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md) - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appointment to the rank of Officer (Lieutenant or higher) waives this prerequisite. Appointment to the CAL FIRE rank of Fire Apparatus Engineer is equivalent to Officer level. In this course, students will learn the skills and knowledge required to meet the qualifications for the Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator – Aerial Apparatus certification, following the NFPA 1002 Standard for Professional Qualifications. The course is designed around the curriculum and certification guidelines developed by State Fire Training, ensuring students gain a comprehensive understanding of the standards. Topics will be covered to prepare students to safely and effectively operate aerial apparatus, with a focus on meeting the requirements recommended by the Statewide Training and Education Advisory Committee (STEAC) and the State Board of Fire Services (SBFS). These standards have been adopted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), ensuring students are prepared for certification and real-world application. ### FIRE B61B — Tiller Apparatus Operations - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB64 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of FIREB69 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB60 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB61A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md) - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appointment to the rank of Officer (Lieutenant or higher) waives this prerequisite. Appointment to the CAL FIRE rank of Fire Apparatus Engineer is equivalent to Officer level This course provides information on operating a fire department aerial apparatus equipped with a tiller. Topics include practical driving exercises and operating, positioning, and stabilizing the apparatus from the tractor and tiller positions. This course is based on the 2014 edition of NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. ### FIRE B61C — Hydraulics - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md) - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course provides the student with the information and skills training for operating fire service pumps. Topics include types of pumps, engine and pump gauges, maintenance, unsafe pumping conditions, pressure relief devices, cooling systems, water supplies, drafting, and field hydraulics. Each student also has the opportunity to increase their pumping skills during simulated pumping conditions. ### FIRE B62 — Fire Fighter I Academy - **Units:** 12.5 - **Hours:** 108 lecture hours, 351 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of EMTCB50 with a grade of C or better or NREMT certification. - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Completion of a physical abilities test, medical exam, appropriate standing in a FIRE Degree program and evaluation of student’s goals and objectives. This course provides fundamental education and hands-on training crucial for Fire Fighter I certification. Students will delve into advanced studies encompassing organizational procedures, the effective use of forcible entry tools, mastery of protective breathing apparatus, emergency medical care protocols, inspection procedures, comprehensive understanding of fire protection equipment and systems, as well as specialized knowledge in wildland fire control, fire behavior, and petroleum fire procedures. Upon completion, students will be equipped with the essential skills to navigate the multifaceted responsibilities of a firefighter. They can expect to confidently apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, effectively responding to emergencies, conducting thorough inspections, and demonstrating proficiency in wildland fire control strategies. This course lays the foundation for students to contribute actively to firefighting efforts, ensuring the safety of individuals and communities and establishing a solid platform for continued professional growth in the firefighting field. ### FIRE B63 — Fire Fighter II Academy - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Transferable to CSU only This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional fire fighter to perform his/her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2013 edition of NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. The five overarching themes of the California State Fire Fighter 2 curriculum are: general knowledge germane to the profession, fire department communications, fireground operations, rescue operations, and prevention, preparedness, and maintenance. ### FIRE B64 — State Fire Fighter I Academy - **Units:** 16.5 - **Hours:** 171 lecture hours, 378 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of EMTC B50 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment is limited to students who meet physical fitness, medical clearance, and safety participation requirements necessary for live-fire training and certification testing. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade This course introduces the skills and knowledge needed to begin work as an entry-level firefighter, whether in a career or volunteer role. It follows the newest published standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Wildland Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, and Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction response. Students learn the basics of fire department communication, fireground and rescue operations, equipment preparedness and maintenance, wildland fire suppression, and hazardous materials response. ### FIRE B65B — Supervisor Training (Company Officer) - **Units:** 0.5-2.5 - **Hours:** 9-45 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade Students will learn the skills for firefighter leadership and management. Topics include the strategies and tactics for effective Fire Officer command of companies at fire and emergency scenes. Additional topics include the requirements for sexual harassment training and the role of Human Resources in training. ### FIRE B65C — Ethical Leadership In the Classroom - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade Students will learn the concepts and theories of ethical decision-making processes. Topics include recognizing an ethical dilemma and identifying the advantages of ethical behavior. Additional topics include the California State Fire Training's Instructor Code of Ethics/Conduct and Ethics case studies and scenarios. ### FIRE B65D — Techniques of Evaluation - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment limited to students who have completed Fire Instructor I or hold equivalent State Fire Training Instructor I certification. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively as an intermediate-level fire service instructor. Emphasis is placed on developing lesson plans and evaluation instruments, delivering and assessing instruction, coaching other instructors, and analyzing instructional resources to support program effectiveness. Students will also learn to formulate program budgets and apply safe, compliant practices during live-fire and classroom instructional activities. The course curriculum aligns with the National Fire Protection Association: Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications and the National Fire Protection Association: Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions. ### FIRE B65E — Techniques of Evaluation - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Completion of Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / IS-100.B) or National Incident Management System (FEMA / IS-700.A) This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the intermediate level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2012 edition of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications and the 2012 edition of NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions. At the end of this course, candidates for Instructor II certification will be able to develop lesson plans and evaluation instruments, teach and deliver instruction, and evaluate and coach other instructors. The Instructor II will also be able to analyze resources and formulate a program budget. ### FIRE B66 — Fire Fighting Skills - **Units:** 8 - **Hours:** 90 lecture hours, 162 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B62 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of FIRE B63 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of FIRE B64 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training Professional development workshops and seminars related to fire fighting skills. Practical experience including utilization of fire hose, ladders, tools, salvage, chemistry, extinguisher and agents, fire control, prevention, arson, crowd and traffic control, manual aid, communications, fire and health safety, and emergency rescue techniques. ### FIRE B67A — Fire Control 1: Basic Fire Chemistry - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Full-time or volunteer firefighters. Not open to non-firefighter trained students. In this course, students will gain a foundational understanding of fire chemistry and behavior, specifically tailored for beginning or volunteer firefighters. Topics will be covered to provide students with knowledge of the different classes of fire, the fundamentals of heat transfer, and how various materials react to fire. Students will also learn about the products of combustion, hazardous and explosive materials, and the types of extinguishing agents used in fire suppression. Additionally, the course will cover critical skills such as conducting size-ups during an emergency and applying exposure protection to minimize damage. This comprehensive overview equips students with the essential knowledge to respond effectively in fire situations. ### FIRE B67C — Fire Control 3A: Structural Fire Fighting 1 - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB62 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of FIREB64 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Meet the minimum job performance requirements for Fire Fighter 1 in NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications related to safety; fire behavior; portable extinguishers; personal protective equipment (PPE); ladders; fire hose, appliances, and streams; overhaul; water supply; ventilation; forcible entry; and building construction (NFPA 1403 (2018)) This course is designed to develop fundamental skills in combating structure fires by providing the students with a thorough understanding of fire behavior, ventilation procedures and techniques, interior fire attack, and exterior fire attack. In many cases, this will be the fire fighter's first exposure to live structural fire fighting. The structures used in class are generally donated buildings with a written agreement between the owner and the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) specifying the live fire training that will be conducted and acknowledges the expected condition of the structure upon completion of the training. ### FIRE B67D — Fire Control 3B: Structural Fire Fighting 2 - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB62 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of FIREB64 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course teaches the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to find, control, and extinguish fires within structures safely. Students practice techniques for working in interior environments and learn how to apply effective strategies during structural firefighting operations. ### FIRE B67J — Rapid Intervention Crew Operations - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB64 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of FIREB62 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB67K or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: The Fire Ground Survival Awareness (IAFF online course) component of this course must be completed within three years prior to the Fire Fighter Rescue and RIC Operations course start date. This hands-on course provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform fire fighter rescue to reduce fire fighter injuries and deaths. Topics include the fire fighter rescue mindset; size up, tool assembly, and softening the structure; search, assessment, air delivery, and rescue; and Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) roles, responsibilities, strategies, and operations. ### FIRE B67K — Firefighter Survival - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours, 45 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Maximum Unit - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. And Fire Ground Survival Awareness IAFF – online / Must be completed within 90 days of the State Fire Training course start date. This course was developed in the continuing effort to reduce the number of fire fighter injuries and fatalities that occur on an annual basis and provides a greater understanding how to avoid committing fatal errors on the fireground. Avoiding situations that could cause you to become lost, trapped, or injured is the best way to prevent tragedies at a fire scene. Topics include fire fighter survival terminology, developing a survival attitude, increasing situational awareness, and being trained in problem-solving techniques so you can become more self-reliant in an emergency. Case studies will be reviewed to outline factors common in many line-of-duty deaths across the nation. ### FIRE B69 — State Fire Fighter II Academy - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours, 81 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B62 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. OR Successful completion of FIRE B64 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry-level professional firefighter to perform his/her duties safely, effectively, and competently. Topics include fire department communications, fire ground operations, rescue operations, and prevention, preparedness, and maintenance. ### FIRE B70A — Hazardous Materials for First Responders - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training This class is mandated by law or called upon by necessity to assess, plan for, and initiate mitigation of incidents involving hazardous materials. Content covers the extent and nature of today's hazardous materials problem, effects of weather, topography, and environmental conditions on the behavior of hazardous materials and the containment efforts these conditions require. Defensive tactics to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures without trying to stop the release. Meets and exceeds the requirements of CFR 29 1910.120 and CCR Title 8. This course meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group and State Fire Marshal CFSTES class. ### FIRE B70B — First Responder Operational-Decontamination - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-Repeatable Credit This course will provide the hazardous materials emergency responder with the processes used in decontamination and methods to limit the spread of hazardous materials contamination in a safe and competent manner. As a National Wildfire Coordinating Group /State Fire Marshal CFSTES/CSTI class. ### FIRE B70C — Hazardous Materials Incident Commander/Scene Manager - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. Provide students with competencies needed to assume the role of an Incident Commander, as well as leadership skills for any other Command of Staff Incident Command System positions which are necessary during a hazardous materials incident. Content will also accentuate personnel safety and Occupational Education. ### FIRE B70D — Hazardous Materials Tech/Spec 1A: Basic Chemistry - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B70A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to fire service, law enforcement, health, environmental, and specific private industry personnel that possess a Hazardous Materials First Responder certification. Students will learn physical and chemical terminology important to hazardous materials technicians/specialists and prevention officers, as well as determining properties of a chemical compound by name or formula. Additional topics Include the study of important terms that describe properties, reactions with other materials, and the effects upon human beings, environment, and property. This course applies to Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist certification. This course also meets the State Fire Marshal California State Training Institute and CSTI California State Training Institute course requirements, Occupational Education. ### FIRE B70E — Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist 1B: Applied Chemistry - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB70D or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course trains emergency responders to understand basic chemical and toxicological terminology and behavior, perform appropriate site analysis, advanced chemical risk assessment and analysis at a hazardous materials incident in a safe and effective manner. This course meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii)(E) and (I) and Chapter 38 of NFPA 470, Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders (2022). ### FIRE B70F — Hazardous Materials Tech/Spec 1C: Incident Considerations - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Content covers hazardous materials data research; meteorological considerations that influence hazardous materials response activities; hazardous materials incidents command concepts associated with response activities; incident specific considerations that influence hazardous materials response activities; and legislative and regulatory policies that impact hazardous materials response activities. Applies to Hazardous Materials Technician/ Specialist certification and is a California State Training Institute class. ### FIRE B70G — Hazardous Materials Tech/Spec 1D: Tactical Field Operations - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Information on confinement, including diking, dams and sorbent; awareness on plugging and patching; application of chemical protective clothing; preservation of evidence; and emergency medical considerations at a hazardous materials incident. Applies to Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist certification. Offered: As a California State Training Institute class. ### FIRE B70H — Hazardous Materials Tech/Spec 1E: Mitigation Techniques - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Content covers medical monitoring guidelines; use of Level 'A' chemical protective clothing; repair leaks on a rail tank car; procedures to simulate off-loading hydrocarbons from a rolled over DOT MC-306//406 aluminum tank truck; and practice as a member of a hazardous materials team in simulated hazardous materials incidents. Applies to Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist certification. ### FIRE B70I — Hazardous Materials Tech/Spec 1F: Advanced Field Operations - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB70D or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB70E or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB70F or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB70G or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Students will learn practical applications of methods and procedures to mitigate leaking containers, transferring hazardous materials between containers, and classifying known and unknown chemicals. Additional topics include participating as a member of hazardous materials team in simulated hazardous materials incidents, and exercising safe methods while operating at hazardous materials incidents. This course applies to Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist certification. ### FIRE B71A — Seasonal Firefighter Basic Training 1 - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit All of the federal fire agencies and many municipal fire departments recognize this course as the foundation to all subsequent wildland fire training. This is "The Basics" it will provide students with an understanding of wildland firefighting principals, tactics, organization, and fireline safety. This class covers NWCG L180,S130, and S190 course material. ### FIRE B71B — Seasonal Firefighter Basic Training 2 - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B71A or equivalent with a grade of 'C' or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Manipulative and technical training in the identification and operation of wildland fire tools and equipment. Includes fire-line construction practices, physical fitness and water-handling equipment. Satisfies one-half of required training standards. ### FIRE B71C — D-110 Expanded Dispatch - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter-trained students only. This course provides students with the skills to perform as an Expanded Dispatch Recorder. Topics include the structure of the expanded dispatch organization, descriptions of resource ordering, and status process. This course is designed to train potential dispatch recorders on the structure of an expanded dispatch organization and to effectively perform within that organization. It will provide the student with a working knowledge of the purpose and process of completing the resource order and other dispatch forms. It will also provide instruction on established dispatch procedures. ### FIRE B71D — I-200 Incident Command System for Initial Action Incidents - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). This course focuses on the management of single resources. I-200 provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS. Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed FIRE B27A. ### FIRE B71F — Wildland Seasonal Firefighter Skills - **Units:** 8.5 - **Hours:** 144 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Grading: Pass/No Pass This course provides the student with the skills necessary to perform as a Kern County Fire Department Seasonal Firefighter, as well as fulfilling the RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher. Courses include Introduction to the Incident Command System, Introduction to the National Incident Management System, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation, Firefighter Training, Firefighter Type 1 Training, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, Portable Pumps and Water Usage, Wildland Fire Saws, Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface, Firing Operations, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, Followership to Leadership, Medical Emergencies in the Wildland Fire Setting, and Gps Operation. Firefighter Training and Wildland Fire Saws will have field exercises. The above courses meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group/FEMA Emergency Management Institute curriculum. Prepares students for employment with Kern County Fire Department as Seasonal Firefighters. ### FIRE B71Q — AH-330 Taskforce - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the position of Strike Team/Task Force Leader. Topics include position overview; pre-deployment responsibilities; concept of the position; resource typing standards; pre-dispatch preparation; incident responsibilities; administration; supervision; response; assignment; demobilization; tactics and safety; risk management; entrapment avoidance; wildland urban interface; case studies; scenarios; appropriate action vs. freelancing. ### FIRE B71S — L-952 All-Hazard Public Information Officer - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course provides the student with the skills necessary to perform as Public Information Officer. Topics include roles and responsibilities of the PIO, incident information operations, developing a communications strategy, effective media relations, assistant information officer tasks and assignments, effective community relations, special situations, creating a safe environment, transition and demobilization. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group/California State Fire Marshal/FEMA curriculum criteria. ### FIRE B72A — Rescue Systems 1 - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Technical knowledge and practical skills necessary to Technical knowledge and practical skills necessary to successfully perform team organization, rescue, and environmental considerations, use of ropes, knots rigging and pulley systems, descending, rappelling, and belaying tools and techniques, subsurface rescue techniques, use of cribbing, wedges, cutting/prying and hydraulic tools, use of fire service ladders in specialized rescue situations, and day and night simulated rescue exercises. Accredited by the California Fire Service Training and Education System. ### FIRE B72D — Swift Water Rescue - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. Basic techniques necessary to perform emergency rescue procedures involving swift water rivers. Emphasizes basic rescue knot practices, handling small rescue boats, emergency care, and controlling special hazard and problems in swift water emergencies. ### FIRE B72F — Auto Extrication - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training A systematic approach to vehicle rescue, and the use of mechanical and hand tools used in the extrication process. ### FIRE B72I — Emergency Medical Technician 1 Refresher - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 24 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of EMTC B50 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally mandated training - Non-Standard This course reviews topics from EMTCB50. Students will learn current updates for EMT-1 issues as well as new skill techniques. The course is a California state-approved refresher course which enables students to receive a re-certification completion certificate. This course also meets the requirements for continuing to practice pre-hospital emergency care in the County of Kern. Note: Not open to students who have completed EMTC B50R. ### FIRE B72J — Trench Rescue - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB72A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB72Q or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Limited To Full-time paid or Volunteer Firefighters This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the trench rescue technician to work safely and efficiently in a trench rescue environment. This hands-on training program includes trench and excavation regulations, soil characteristics, trench configurations and hazards, rescue team preparation, incident response, initial on-scene and pre-entry operations, shoring systems and components, shoring system installation, victim rescue and recovery, and incident termination. This course incorporates awareness, operations, and technician training based on NFPA 1006 (2021). ### FIRE B72K — Active Shooter Response Training - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 9-18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. The Active Shooter Response Training is designed to provide a firefighter with high quality training and instilling the analytical knowledge, skills and aptitudes needed for this specialized field. This course focuses on the firefighter’s training by emphasizing leadership as well as techniques needed to operate in a hazardous environment. This program is an intensive training program that covers a variety of tactical subject matters to include engine company and law enforcement response. ### FIRE B72L — Confined Space Rescue Technician - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB70A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB72A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB72N or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of FIREB72Q or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Completion of IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 (FEMA– online) This course is an intensive hands-on training program that will prepare you to respond to confined space emergencies. This course of instruction prepare the student in identifying confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces, the hazards associated with permit required confined spaces, target industries and hazards, state and federal regulations, components of a rescue operation, and the roles and responsibilities of the rescue team. ### FIRE B72M — Rescue Systems 2 - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time or volunteer firefighters, or firefighter-trained students only. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade In this course, students will learn advanced heavy rescue system techniques. Students will learn to analyze structural building types, wood and mechanical shores, crib capacities, and floor weight calculations. Students will learn to conduct building searches, analyze confined space considerations, and conduct damaged structure hazard assessment. Students will learn to use power tools and air bags, and conduct urban search and rescue procedures. ### FIRE B72N — Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. In this hands-on course, students will learn the essential skills and techniques needed for low-angle rope rescue operations. This course provides a comprehensive foundation for real-world rescue scenarios, from the fundamentals of rope, webbing, and hardware friction devices to advanced applications like stretcher lashing and rigging. Students will learn to expertly identify and utilize various types of rope and related equipment, build secure anchor systems, and employ safety lines to protect rescuers and victims. The course also delves into mechanical advantage systems, equipping participants with the knowledge to manage load-bearing operations efficiently. Additionally, students will gain practical experience with single-line and two-line rescue systems, preparing them to execute low-angle rescues confidently and precisely. Upon completion, participants will have the skills to safely and effectively perform low-angle rescues, making them valuable assets in emergency response teams or any setting requiring proficient rope rescue techniques. This course builds technical competence and instills confidence to apply these life-saving methods in critical situations. ### FIRE B72P — Rope Rescue Technician - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter-trained students only. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade This course prepares students for competency testing for high angle rescue procedures. Students will learn about the the high angle environment and experience. Students will also learn to assess the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems for fire service and allied emergency response personnel. ### FIRE B72Q — Confined Space Awareness - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Online completion of IS-100, IS-200, and IS-700, IS-800 (FEMA). This course provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to play a critical supporting role in confined space rescue incidents. Throughout the training, participants will learn how to effectively assess and size up a confined space rescue situation, identify and isolate potential hazards, and take the initial steps to ensure the safety of both victims and responders. Students will explore techniques for initiating searches in areas immediately adjacent to confined spaces, communicating with trapped individuals to gather vital information, and performing non-entry rescues to assist victims without entering the confined space. By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to support operations- or technician-level teams in a confined space rescue scenario, ensuring a coordinated and efficient response. While this course does not qualify students to make permit-required entries, it equips them with the skills to act as valuable team members, enhancing overall safety and effectiveness in confined space rescue operations. ### FIRE B72R — Forcible Entry - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 9-18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. High-Density Forcible Entry/Firefighter Egress. With the ever-changing dynamics of today’s fireground, the need for creating rapid access points and emergency egress points on structures is critical. This course will establish the necessary skills that all fire personnel must have to be successful in accomplishing High-Density Forcible Entry, and Firefighter Emergency Egress Points. From the initial companies on scene to RIC Companies, firefighters will learn the techniques necessary to become proficient in making rapid ingress and egress on the fire scene. ### FIRE B73 — Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior S-290 - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit Professional development related to the topic of wildland fire behavior. This course provides instruction in the identification and prediction of wildland fire behavior in various fuel types and under varying weather conditions. Prepares municipal, county, state, and federal fire personnel to meet certification standards set forth by the National Inter-agency Incident Management System. ### FIRE B73B — S-203 Introduction to Incident Public Information Officer - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. Topics include roles and responsibilities of the PIOF; how to respond to an incident as a single resource, what equipment will be needed, incident operations as a PIOF, gathering and assembling information, how to write a press release and a fact sheet, basic skills in giving television, radio and news print interviews, face to face communication with the public, the use of social media platforms. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group/California State Fire Marshal curriculum criteria. ### FIRE B73D — S-219 Firing Techniques - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course introduces the roles and responsibilities of a Firing Boss, Single Resource, and outlines duties of other personnel who may engage firing operations. The course discusses and illustrates common firing devices and techniques. Although comprehensive in nature, the course work is not a substitute for the dynamic fire environment. The course provides students with important information regarding general tasks required to be successful. Any opportunity to show students a real ignition or demonstrate the use of an actual firing device will assist in transferring these new concepts and skills to the job. ### FIRE B73E — S-223 Fireline Emergency Medical Technician - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the role of Fireline EMT. Topics include position overview; supplies and equipment; assignments; lessons learned; Medical Unit Leader expectations; communications; documentation; navigation; safety; and medical emergencies specific to the wildland arena. ### FIRE B73G — S-231 Engine Boss - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course covers the responsibilities of an Engine Boss position from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit. Topics also include operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties, demobilization, and post incident responsibilities. ### FIRE B73H — S-236 Heavy Equipment Boss - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This is a skill course designed to meet the training needs of a Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource on an incident as outlined in the NIMS: Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, and the position task book developed for the position. Primary considerations are tactical use and safety precautions required to establish and maintain an effective dozer operation. ### FIRE B73I — S-270 Basic Air Operations - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas. Note: The regulations, procedures, and policies addressed in this course are primarily those governing federal agency and ICS operations. State, county, or other political subdivisions using this course will need to consult their agency having jurisdiction with respect to regulations, procedures and policies. ### FIRE B73J — S-271 Helicopter Crewmember - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training This is a combined classroom/field course designed to provide student proficiency in all areas of the tactical and logistical use of helicopters to achieve efficiency and standardization. Topics include aviation safety, aircraft capabilities, limitations, aviation life support equipment, aviation mishap reporting, pre-flight checklist and briefing/debriefing, aviation transportation of hazardous materials, crash survival, helicopter operations, helicopter field exercise. Refer to the Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) ### FIRE B73L — S-336 Tactical Decision - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course focuses on knowledge and practice in decision making necessary to effectively apply wildland fire suppression tactics. To provide tools for the students to provide leadership in applying and teaching appropriate fire suppression tactics at their home unit. ### FIRE B73M — S-339 Division Group Supervisor - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. Division/Group Supervisor, S-339 ALL RISK, is a course designed to meet the training needs of a Division/Group Supervisor to manage ALL RISK incidents. The course is designed to be presented in a lecture/discussion format with group exercises. This course meets all requirements of the FIRESCOPE ALL RISK Qualifications System for the position of Division/Group Supervisor. ### FIRE B73T — S-390 Intro to Wildland - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations, S-390 is designed to meet the training needs of an Incident Commander Type 3, a Division Group Supervisor, and a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 on an incident as outlined in the Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide. ### FIRE B73U — S-404 Safety Officer - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course is designed to meet the training needs of a Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1), Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2), and Line Safety Officer (SOFR) on an incident as outlined in the Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide ### FIRE B75A — Hazmat Refresher - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB70A or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training This course provides a comprehensive refresher and updated information essential for professionals managing hazardous materials incidents. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills required by law—or necessitated by urgent situations—to effectively assess, plan, and initiate mitigation strategies. The class emphasizes defensive and offensive tactics to control hazardous material releases safely. Students will learn to contain spills or leaks from a secure distance, prevent their spread, and protect individuals and environments from exposure, all while avoiding direct intervention to stop the release. Designed to meet and exceed the requirements of CFR 29 1910.120 and CCR Title 8, this course ensures compliance and prepares students to respond confidently and competently to hazardous materials emergencies. ### FIRE B75B — Highrise Operations Refresher - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course is approached from a system basis and is applied to both small and large high-rise buildings. Topics include prefire planning, building inventory, problem identification, ventilation methods, water supply, and elevators.With a focus on life safety, strategy and tactics, RIC operations, application of the ICS, and specific responsibilities of firefighters on highrise incidents. Case studies and simulation are used. ### FIRE B75C — Low Angle Rope Rescue Refresher - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 9-18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB72N or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training The Low Angle Rope Rescue Refresher course offers an engaging, hands-on learning experience to enhance your skills and knowledge in low-angle rescue operations. Throughout the course, you will explore the latest techniques and methods for effectively using ropes, webbing, hardware friction devices, and litters in various rescue scenarios. Students will explore essential topics such as selecting and using rope and related equipment, building and utilizing secure anchor systems, setting up safety lines, and mastering stretcher lashing and rigging techniques. You'll also gain practical experience working with mechanical advantage systems and learn to implement single-line and two-line rescue systems. By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence and expertise to apply these advanced techniques in real-world situations, ensuring the safety and efficiency of your team during low-angle rescue operations. ### FIRE B75D — River Flood Rescue Refresher - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B72D or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to Full-time paid or Volunteer Firefighters. The River Flood Rescue Refresher course offers a dynamic and practical learning experience that prepares students to handle emergency rescue operations in river and flood environments. This course revisits foundational techniques and provides updated methods to ensure rescuers have the skills for high-risk situations. Students will refine their proficiency in basic rescue knots and practice handling small rescue boats under challenging conditions. They will also learn to deliver emergency care in swift water scenarios and address unique hazards and complications during flood and river rescues. By the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to execute effective rescue operations and ensure the safety of themselves and those they assist in swift water emergencies. ### FIRE B75E — Firefighter Survival Refresher - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 9-18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB67K or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally mandated course, no repeat limits. - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time paid, volunteer firefighters or firefighter-trained students only. The Firefighter Survival Refresher course is designed to enhance your ability to stay safe and make sound decisions in high-risk fireground situations. Focusing on reducing firefighter injuries and fatalities, this course emphasizes practical strategies to avoid fatal errors and prevent becoming lost, trapped, or injured during an emergency. Students will explore key topics, including firefighter survival terminology, developing a survival mindset, and increasing situational awareness. You'll also learn and practice problem-solving techniques that build self-reliance in critical moments. The course includes reviewing real-world case studies, highlighting common factors in line-of-duty deaths nationwide to reinforce lessons learned and best practices. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to recognize and avoid potential hazards, fostering a safer and more effective response during fireground operations. ### FIRE B75F — Vehicle Extrication Refresher - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIREB72F or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full-time paid, volunteer firefighters or firefighter-trained students only. The Vehicle Extrication Refresher course offers a hands-on and knowledge-rich experience to enhance your skills and confidence in performing safe and effective vehicle rescues. Through engaging lessons and practical exercises, students will revisit critical techniques for extricating victims from standard passenger vehicles while adhering to their Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) policies and procedures. Participants will refine their understanding of vehicle anatomy, practice using specialized tools, and learn strategies to stabilize vehicles and protect victims during extrication safely. By the end of the course, students will be better prepared to handle vehicle rescue operations efficiently and with the utmost safety for all involved. ### FIRE B75G — Confined Space Refresher - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 9-18 lecture hours - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md) - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG) This Confined Space Refresher course is an intensive, hands-on training program designed to update and enhance students' ability to respond effectively to confined space emergencies. In this course, students will review how to identify confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces, along with the hazards associated with them. Key topics include target industries and their specific hazards, state and federal regulations, and the essential components of a rescue operation. Students will also revisit the roles and responsibilities of the rescue team, ensuring they are prepared to handle confined space incidents safely and efficiently. ### FIRE B75H — Rapid Intervention Crew Operations Refresher - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B67J or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training. - Limitation on enrollment: Full time or volunteer firefighters. Not open to non-firefighter trained students. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade This course provides a refresher and updates for the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) Operations training, equipping firefighters with the critical skills needed to rescue a downed firefighter in environments that pose immediate danger to life and health. In this refresher, students will engage in practical evolution and scenarios inspired by real-life tragedies faced by firefighters nationwide. The course emphasizes the importance of using line-of-duty death studies as valuable training tools, providing students with the knowledge to apply these lessons in their careers to help prevent future firefighter injuries and fatalities. ### FIRE B75I — Fire Chemistry - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course is designed to give the basic chemistry of hazardous materials, features of matter and energy, forms of matter including chemical formulas of some flammable and combustible substances and the nature of chemical bonding. Principals of chemical reactions related to fire and oxidation and the chemistry of fire. Subject material also includes chemistry of common elements and corrosive materials. Particular emphasis is placed on the specific substances that are found in fires that ignite and accelerate burning. ### FIRE B75J — Trench Rescue Refresher - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of FIRE B72J or equivalent with a grade of C or better. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade In this course, students will transition from classroom discussions to hands-on training in trench rescue operations, gaining the skills to work safely and efficiently in trench rescue environments. The course covers essential topics such as trench and excavation regulations, soil analysis, trench configurations, and recognizing trench hazards. Students will learn how to prepare a rescue team, respond to trench-related incidents, and perform initial on-scene and pre-entry operations. Topics will also include shoring systems and components, the proper installation of these systems, and techniques for victim rescue and recovery. The course will conclude with procedures for incident termination, ensuring that students are equipped with the knowledge to manage the entire rescue process from start to finish. ### FIRE B75K — Incident Analysis - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. The Prescribed Fire Complexity Rating System Guide establishes interagency prescribed fire complexity analysis standards. The analysis provides a focused, subjective assessment by qualified prescribed fire burn bosses that is evaluated and approved by Agency Administrators, and provides insight and improves understanding of the significant risks associated with prescribed fire. ### FIRE B75L — Fire Behavior Refresher - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 9-18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of a wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. It is designed to provide up to date fireline safety information to employees holding Incident Command System qualifications requiring this training per the PMS 310-1, Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide. ### FIRE B75M — Urban Search and Rescue Refresher - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 9-18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only.. Technical knowledge and practical skills necessary to successfully perform team organization, rescue, and environmental considerations. Provides advanced heavy rescue system techniques. Damaged structure hazard assessment, use of power tools, air bags, and urban search and rescue. Initial On Scene and Pre-Entry Operations, Shoring Systems and Components, Installation of Shoring Systems, Victim Rescue and Recovery and Incident Termination. ### FIRE B75N — Firefighter Wellness and Behavioral Health Awareness - **Units:** 0.5-1.5 - **Hours:** 9-27 lecture hours - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md) - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. The course provides students an overview of potential physical and mental health challenges First Responders face, outline some of the symptoms and effects, and explains what you can do to help colleagues feel supported and encouraged. Topics include cancer awareness, critical incident stress management, mental health, and post-traumatic stress disorder. ### FIRE B76 — RT130 Wildland Skill Refresher - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours, 81 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade The course provides current safety information to all firefighter personnel who will be working on a wildland fireline. Students will learn to recognize hazards, mitigate risk, maintain safe practices, and reduce accidents and dangerous situations when fighting wildland fires. ### FIRE B79 — Regional Instructor Orientation - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit This course is designed to provide instructors with an overview of State Fire Training, instructor registration requirements, instructor responsibilities and accountability, how to schedule and return courses, and manual procedures. ### FIRE B86A — Pool Safety - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit. Pool Safety Training is designed to provide Lifeguards the required training to be able to recognize hazardous situations and prevent injury. This course teaches Lifeguards the skills needed to supervise swimmers, minimize dangers, educate facility users about safety, enforce rules and regulations, provide assistance and perform rescues. ### FIRE B86B — Forklift Safety Training - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. This course is designed to empower the participant with the skills and knowledge to safely and productively operate forklifts (within the scope of industry). The “forklifts” used in this training include telehandlers/extended-reach and/or rough-terrain/straight-mast forklifts. ### FIRE B86C — Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Safety - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Legally Mandated Training - Limitation on enrollment: Limited to full time, volunteer firefighters or firefighter trained students only. ATV Safety Training focusing on the understanding of basic ATV operation and safe riding techniques. Safety techniques for ATV operation and training to avoid hazards. Teaching the student responsibility for your own actions, the riding environment, and the operation of the ATV. Looks at riding as an activity requiring the interaction of three things: personal ability, ATV capabilities, and environmental or terrain conditions.