Fire Technology
A.A. Degree Public Safety Training · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Fire Technology Associate of Arts
The Fire Technology Associates of Arts Degree is designed to meet the educational requirements established by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) organization for an Associates of Arts degree. The program will also prepare students for the national registry exam and certification as a California State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This degree program of study was developed to assist students who desire to become a firefighter or desire Fire Technology as a career. This degree will aid existing firefighters in promoting/advancing through the ranks of engineer, captain, battalion chief, etc. After successful completion of this degree, students will be authorized to take the National Registry EMT examination. Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a “C” or “P” (pass) grade in each course, the student will be eligible for an Associate of Arts degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to evaluate fire and emergency incidents.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to assess the laws, regulations, codes, and standards that influence fire department operations.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze the causes of fire.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Technology Associate of Arts: Complete all of the following | 30 | |
| Core courses | 23 | |
| FIRE B1 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| FIRE B3 | Fire Command, Strategy, & Tactics | 3 |
| FIRE B4 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE B5 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE B6 | Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3 |
| EMTC B50 | Emergency Medical Technician | 8 |
| List A | 3 | |
| FIRE B2 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FIRE B7 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| List B | 4 | |
| FIRE B2 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FIRE B7 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE B64 | State Fire Fighter I Academy | 16.5 |
| FIRE B62 | Fire Fighter I Academy | 12.5 |
| FIRE B63 | Fire Fighter II Academy | 2 |
| FIRE B69 | State Fire Fighter II Academy | 4 |
| FIRE B25A | Wildland Fire Behavior | 3 |
| FIRE B25B | Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FIRE B25C | Wildland Fire Operations | 3 |
| FIRE B25D | Wildland Public Information Officer, Prevention, and Investigation | 3 |
| FIRE B25E | Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance, and Planning | 3 |
| FIRE B52A | Company Officer 2A | 2.5 |
| FIRE B52B | Company Officer 2B | 1.5 |
| FIRE B52C | Company Officer 2C | 2.5 |
| FIRE B52D | Company Officer 2D | 2.5 |
| FIRE B52E | Company Officer 2E | 2.5 |
| FIRE B27B | 1-300 Incident Command System | 1 |
| FIRE B27C | Advanced ICS Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents | 2 |
| FIRE B71D | I-200 Incident Command System for Initial Action Incidents | 0.5 |