Basic Fire Fighter

Certificate of Achievement Basic Fire Fighter Academy · College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog

This certificate provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to safely perform, under minimal supervision, essential and advanced fire ground tasks. These shall include basic rescue operations, auto extrication, basic fire suppression, prevention and investigation, a basic knowledge of the “Incident Command System” and an introduction to the potential dangers of hazardous materials. In addition, students will learn to use, inspect and maintain various types of firefighting and rescue equipment. Completion of this certificate satisfies the manipulative and academic training requirements as established by the State Fire Marshal Firefighter I (2019) to become certified as a California Fire Fighter I with IFSAC/ProBoard accreditation.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate manipulative skills necessary for the California State Fire Training IFSAC/Pro Board Certification Testing.
  2. Demonstrate aptitude and knowledge necessary for the California State Fire Training IFSAC/Pro Board Certification Testing.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
BFFA 06319
OR
BFFA 063ABasic Fire Fighter I Academy (Part 1)9
AND
BFFA 063BBasic Fire Fighter I Academy (Part 2)9
CERTIFICATE TOTAL18-19

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