# Fire Academy Job Skills (Certificate)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Public Safety Training

Source: https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/program/fire-academy-job-skills-certificate-summer-2019

#### Fire Academy Job Skills Certificate

The Fire Academy Job Skills Certificate will prepare the student for entry level firefighter positions, and provides the minimum training required to become a reserve firefighter. It provides the basic educational and practical training essential for firefighting, including the advanced study of organizational procedures; forcible entry tools; protective breathing apparatus; inspection procedures; fire protection equipment and systems; wildland fire control; EMR; fire behavior; and petroleum fire procedures. To Achieve the Job Skills Certificate: Upon completion of the required courses with at least a ‘C’ or ‘P’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Job Skills Certificate.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Perform skills that meet National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001 for Fire Fighter and California State Fire Marshal Standards for Fire Fighter 1. Assessment:Written and manipulative testing is required.

-   2\. Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills required for entry-level fire fighter positions. Assessment:Written and manipulative testing is required.

-   3\. Analyze emergency and hazardous conditions that are inherent to the firefighting profession. Assessment:Written and manipulative testing is required.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Fire Academy Job Skills Certificate: Complete all of the following** | | 15.5-19.5 |
| **Core Course: Complete all of the following** | | 3 |
| EMTC B51 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| **Core Course-select one** | | 12.5-16.5 |
| FIRE B62 | Fire Fighter I Academy | 12.5 |
| FIRE B64 | State Fire Fighter I Academy | 16.5 |