Fire Prevention Inspector
Certificate of Achievement Fire Technology: Professional Firefighter · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Fire Prevention Inspector Certificate of Achievement (FPICA) is designed for:
- Students who are seeking a career as a Fire Inspector working within a fire department fire prevention bureau,
- Fire Professionals preparing for the California State Board of Fire Service for Fire Inspector Certification, and
- Individuals seeking employment as an inspector within Corporate Industry
The FPICA will permit students to compete for employment as a civilian entry level Fire Inspector, and future advancement. This certificate is designed for employment as non-safety personnel. The FPICA will permit fire service professionals to take advantage of promotional opportunities as they become available within the Fire Prevention community. Upon successful completion of FIRETEC 420-423, the student and fire professional will receive a Certificate of Completion from The California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES). To become certified as a Fire Inspector I, the applicant must meet all requirements as set forth by the Office of the State Fire Marshall, State Fire Training.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Examines fire department operations, personnel and resources, and coordinated activities to ensure efficient and effective emergency response and community safety.ﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ
- Evaluates structures and practices to ensure compliance with fire safety standards and mitigate fire risks.ﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ
- Applies technologies, principles, and methodology to manage fire-related emergencies and analyze elements of firefighter safety and survival.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA): | 18.5 | |
| FIRETEC 2 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIRETEC 3 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIRETEC 4 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRETEC 12 | Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRETEC 420 | Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration | 2 |
| FIRETEC 421 | Fire Inspector 1B: Fire and Life Safety | 2 |
| FIRETEC 422 | Fire Inspector 1C: Field Inspection | 1.5 |
| FIRETEC 423 | Fire Inspector 1D: Field Inspection-California Specific | 1 |
| Recommended (Optional): | ||
| FIRETEC 97ABCD | Fire Technology Career Experience Internship | 1-4 |
| Total | 18.5 | |
Other Information
Public Service, Culture, and Society
Local Program (Major) Code: L143
Program Control Number: 35468
TOP Code: 2133.00*
CIP Code: 43.0201