# Fire Science and Technology (FIRE) courses

College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog · 55 courses

Source: https://siskiyous.elumenapp.com/catalog/cos26-27catalog/fire

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### FIRE 0901 — Company Officer 2A - Human Resource Management

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1.11 hours lecture weekly, 1.11 hours lab weekly, 40 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9181 (Fire Fighter II) Meet the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II or four (4) years as a career fire fighter or six (6) years as a volunteer fire fighter.
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course provides information on the use of human resources to accomplish assignments, evaluating member performance, supervising personnel, and integrating health and safety plans, policies, and procedures into daily activities as well as the emergency scene.

### FIRE 0902 — Company Officer 2B - General Administrative Functions

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 0.75 hours lab weekly, 22.5 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9181 (Fire Fighter II) Meet the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II or four (4) years as a career fire fighter, or six (6) years as a volunteer fire fighter. and FIRE 0950 (Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Academy)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course provides information on general administrative functions and the implementation of department policies and procedures and addresses conveying the fire department’s role, image, and mission to the public.

### FIRE 0903 — Company Officer 2C - Fire Inspections and Investigation

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 1.66 hours lecture weekly, 0.56 hours lab weekly, 40 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9181 (Fire Fighter II) Meet the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II or four (4) years as a career fire fighter, or six (6) years as a volunteer fire fighter.
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course provides information on conducting inspections, identifying hazards and addressing violations, performing a fire investigation to determine preliminary cause and securing the incident scene and preserving evidence.

### FIRE 0904 — Company Officer 2D - All-Risk Command Operations

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1.11 hours lecture weekly, 1.11 hours lab weekly, 40 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9181 (Fire Fighter II) Meets the educational requirements of Fire Fighter II or four (4) years as a career fire fighter, or six (6) years as a volunteer fire fighter
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course provides information on conducting incident size-up, developing and implementing an initial plan of action involving single and multi-unit operations for various types of emergency incidents to mitigate the situation following agency safety procedures, conducting pre-incident planning, and developing and conducting a post-incident analysis.

### FIRE 0905 — Company Officer 2E - Wildland Incident Operations

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 1.33 hours lecture weekly, 0.88 hours lab weekly, 40 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9181 (Fire Fighter II)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Maximum Class size 32

This course provides information on evaluating and reporting incident conditions, analyzing incident needs, developing and implementing a plan of action to deploy incident resources completing all operations to suppress a wild-land fire, establishing an incident command post, creating an incident action plan, completing incident records and reports.

### FIRE 0950 — Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Academy

- **Units:** 22.5
- **Hours:** 14.61 hours lecture weekly, 24.61 hours lab weekly, 706 contact hours total
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: State Fire Training requires the following minimum standard. COS has chosen to require EMR as the lowest level due to Fire Advisory Board input and our course availability.  Public Safety First Aid or higher qualification (See State Fire Training Procedures Manual (May 2020) section 7.12.1.3 for requirements.) CPR healthcare provider certification or equivalent (See State Fire Training Procedures Manual (May 2020) section 7.12.1.3 for requirements.)  ; Current EMT or EMR certification or higher; To ensure student safety and readiness, the Fire Academy requires applicants to complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or an equivalent physical agility test. Firefighting demands high levels of physical strength, endurance, and coordination. This requirement helps confirm that candidates are physically capable of performing essential firefighting tasks and reduces the risk of injury during training and live-fire exercises.; Successfully complete the College of the Siskiyous physical agility test, or submit a current CPAT card.; A valid driver’s license is required for fire academy cadets participating in field trips and off-site training to ensure they can legally and safely travel to training locations and meet professional standards expected in the fire service.; Driver License
- Fees: This course has material fees. (Materials fee)

The Fire Academy is an <b>Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP)</b> that prepares students for Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2 certification through the Office of the State Fire Marshal&mdash; CA State Fire Training and is&nbsp;<b>IFSAC</b> and <b>ProBoard</b> accredited, ensuring national recognition. The curriculum includes classroom instruction and hands-on training in structural firefighting, hazardous materials response, and wildland operations. Graduates are eligible to complete their Fire Fighter 2 certification; however, required work experience must be completed after graduation to finalize Fire Fighter 2 qualifications, and this must be submitted to State Fire Training.<br /> &nbsp;

### FIRE 0966 — Instructor 1 - Instructional Methodology

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 0.83 hours lecture weekly, 1.38 hours lab weekly, 40 contact hours total
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md)

This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2012 edition of National Fire Protection Agency 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. At the end of this course, candidates for Instructor I certification will be able to teach and deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan utilizing instructional aids and evaluation instruments. The Instructor I will also be able to adapt a lesson plan and complete the reporting requirements to the local jurisdiction.

### FIRE 0967 — Instructor 2 - Instructional Development

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1.22 hours lab weekly, 40 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9675 (Instructor 1 - Instructional Methodology) Instructor 1: Instructional Methodology (2012) or (2019)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the intermediate level professional instructor to safely, effectively, and competently develop lesson plans and evaluation instruments, teach and deliver instruction, evaluate and coach other instructors, and analyze resources and formulate a program budget. This is a California State Fire Training course.&nbsp;

### FIRE 1001 — Fire Protection Organization

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md)

This course provides an introduction to fire protection, fire strategy and tactics, fire protection systems; specific fire protection functions; philosophy and history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; basic fire chemistry and physics; career opportunities in fire protection; organization and function of fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature. This course is certified by the California State Fire Marshal's Office.

### FIRE 1002 — Fire Prevention Technology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md)

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 relationship of fire prevention with fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education. This course is certified by the State Chancellor and the California State Fire Marshals Office.

### FIRE 1003 — Fire Protection Equipment & Systems

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. This course is certified by the State Chancellor and the California State Fire Marshal's Office.

### FIRE 1004 — Building Construction for Fire Protection

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md)

This course is the study of the components of building construction that relate to fire 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. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires. This course is certified by the State Chancellor and the California State Fire Marshals Office.

### FIRE 1005 — Fire Behavior and Combustion

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md)

Theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled; an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques. This course is certified by the State Chancellor and the California State Fire Marshal's Office.

### FIRE 1006 — Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md)
- Fees: This course may have a materials fee. (Materials fee)

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. This course is certified by the State Chancellor and the California State Fire Marshal's Office.

### FIRE 2949 — Work Experience

- **Units:** 0.5-8
- **Hours:** 1.66 hours lab weekly, 30 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

Occupational Work Experience is supervised employment extending classroom-based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the student's educational or occupational goal. Students can earn a maximum of 16 semester units, .5 - 8 units/semester.

### FIRE 9003 — Fire Control 3

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 0.5 hours lab weekly, 18 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course provides a basic overview of fire chemistry and fire behavior, and provides students with information, methods, and techniques for operating basic fire fighting tools. Utilizing structural, open land, and oil fires, students will be given hands on experience in basic fire control. The 18-hour course meets the requirements for F-STEP certification in Fire Control 3.

### FIRE 9005 — Fire Fighter Survival

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 0.78 hours lab weekly, 23.04 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course was developed in an effort to reduce the number of firefighter injuries and fatalities that occur on an annual basis. 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 on scene. Topics include firefighter survival terminology, developing a survival attitude, increasing situational awareness, being trained in problem-solving techniques so you can become more self reliant. Case studies will be reviewed to outline factors common in many line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) across the nation. 2010 curriculum.

### FIRE 9007 — Fire Control 4A - Ignitable Liquids and Gases Awareness/Operations

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture weekly, 12 hours lab weekly, 16 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Fees: This course may have a materials fee. (Materials fee)

This course provides the skills and knowledge needed to extinguish an ignitable liquid fire and control a flammable gas fire.

### FIRE 9011 — Confined Space Awareness

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 9 contact hours total
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md)

This course is designed for Rescue/Fire personnel or private company employees for work in, and rescue from, confined spaces. Topics include new equipment, air monitoring equipment, ventilation equipment, tripod operation with belay systems, lowering systems, safety considerations, and OSHA regulations. This course meets OSHA requirements for training for confined space entry operations and rescue. F-STEP Certified.

### FIRE 9012 — Confined Space Rescue Operations/Technician

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 0.75 hours lecture weekly, 1.47 hours lab weekly, 40 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9011 (Confined Space Awareness) Successful completion of FIRE 9011
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Rope Rescue Operations* (SFT) or Rescue Systems 1 and LARRO (SFT) HazMat First Responder Operations (SFT) IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 (FEMA** &ndash; online)&nbsp; ; Must complete prior to class
- Fees: Material fee may be assessed for this class (Materials fee)

This course is an intensive hands-on training program that will prepare the student to respond to confined space emergencies. The course of instruction will 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. This course meets CSFM certification requirements.

### FIRE 9013 — Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 1.5 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to equip the student with the techniques and methods for using rope, webbing, hardware friction devices, and litters in low angle rescue situations. Areas covered include rope and related equipment, anchor systems, safety lines, stretcher lashing and rigging, mechanical advantage systems, and single-line and two-line rescue systems.

### FIRE 9016 — Flashover Recognition/Survival

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 9 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to provide the fire service with a safe and secure system of flashover training. Topics include recognition of the signs of flashover, techniques to possibly give firefighters time to escape a flashover and skills to save firefighters from injury or death from a flashover fire.

### FIRE 9020 — Water Rescue Awareness and Operations (2021)

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.44 hours lecture weekly, 8 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 (FEMA) online courses required; Federal IS online classes required
- Fees: A material fee may be assessed for this class. (Materials fee)

Topics include dynamic hydrology; recognizing and isolating hazards to rescuers and victims; managing a water rescue incident; incident size up and communication; working with air assets and watercraft; selecting and using PPE and rescue equipment; searching for and managing victims; constructing and using technical rope rescue systems and skills; dynamic swimming; performing non-entry rescues from the shore; and terminating an incident. This course incorporates awareness and operations training based on NFPA 1006 (2021).&nbsp;

### FIRE 9022 — Swiftwater Rescue Technician I

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 1.5 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to provide the minimum training recommended for those who work alongside, in, or on moving water. The classroom session provides detailed knowledge of hydrology and hazards associated with moving water. The field portion is spent in moving water learning skills including shallow water crossings, self-rescue and effective techniques for the rescue of others. Qualifies personnel to work in the "hot zone" in or on moving water. NFPA 1670 Operations Level.

### FIRE 9088 — Seasonal Fire Fighter Refresher

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 7 hours lab weekly, 126 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9167 (CalFire Firefighter Basic)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This is a comprehensive review of basic firefighter skills and knowledge to enable the student to resume the duties of a seasonal firefighter. Topics will include but are not limited to hose lays, chainsaws, Haz Mat, EMS, and initial attack. This course may be repeated according to State mandate regarding professional continued training.

### FIRE 9122 — HM First Responder/Operational

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1.28 hours lecture weekly, 0.22 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Fees: This course may have a materials fee. (Materials fee)

This course is designed for students who are likely first responders to Hazardous Materials events. Within the operational role, course topics include risks and outcomes of hazardous materials, operational roles, safety procedures, stabilization of the scene, decontamination of victims and equipment, and communication and coordination with agencies. This course is certified by the California State Training Institute and students successfully completing the class will be issued a CSTI certificate.

### FIRE 9123 — Hazardous Materials First Responder Refresher

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 9 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9122 (HM First Responder/Operational)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to refresh students who are likely first responders to Hazardous Materials events. Within the operational role, course topics include risks and outcomes of hazardous materials, operational roles, safety procedures, stabilization of the scene, decontamination of victims and equipment, and communication and coordination with agencies. This course is certified by the California State Training Institute and students successfully completing the class will be issued a CSTI certificate.

### FIRE 9124 — Hazardous Material First Responder Decontamination

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 9 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9122 (HM First Responder/Operational)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to train firefighters in decontamination procedures during hazardous materials events.

### FIRE 9125 — Level I Avalanche

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md)

This course is designed to give people that are traveling in the winter backcountry basic information about weather, snowpack, and terrain factors which contribute to avalanche hazard. This course is for ski patrollers, search and rescue personnel, and anyone that wants to travel in a winter mountain environment.

### FIRE 9128 — Structural Collapse Specialist 1

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 13 hours lecture weekly, 27 hours lab weekly, 30 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: IS-100 &nbsp;is an online FEMA class and is required by State Fire Training before taking Fire9128 Structural Collapse Specialist 1.&nbsp;; Successful completion of online FEMA class IS-100; IS-200 &nbsp;is an online FEMA&nbsp;class and is required by State Fire Training before taking Fire9128 Structural Collapse Specialist 1.; Successful completion of online FEMA class IS-200; IS-700 &nbsp;is an online FEMA class&nbsp;and is required by State Fire Training before taking Fire9128 Structural Collapse Specialist 1.&nbsp;; Successful completion of online FEMA class IS-700; IS-800 &nbsp;is an online FEMA class&nbsp;and is required by State Fire Training before taking Fire9128 Structural Collapse Specialist 1.&nbsp;; Successful completion of online FEMA class IS-800; FIRE 9011 Confined Space Awareness; FIRE 9011 Confined Space Awareness; Structural Collapse Specialist&nbsp; (FEMA / computer-based training / 2017 or newer edition) &ndash; within two years prior to course registration, Cert is required; Structural Collapse Specialist (FEMA / computer-based training / 2017 or newer edition) – within two years prior to course registration; Fire 9676 Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations or Fire9013 LARRO and Fire9127 Rescue Systems 1 (SFT) Certs are required.; RRAO or LARRO & Rescue Systems 1
- Fees: A material fee may be required for this class. (Materials fee)

This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the operation-level structural collapse specialist to rescue victims from a collapsed light frame and URM construction-type structure; including size up, incident action plans, search, cribbing systems, lifting and moving heavy loads, stabilization, breaching, and rescue.

### FIRE 9130 — S-130 Firefighter Training

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to train new firefighters in basic Wildland firefighting skills.

### FIRE 9166 — NFPA Volunteer Fire Fighter Certification

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 5.28 hours lab weekly, 95 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to give the volunteer fire fighter the knowledge and skills to enable him/her to be a proficient and safe fire technician. This course includes instruction in fire behavior, use of safety gear, use and maintenance of tools and equipment, principles and methods of fire attack, suppression, mop-up, post-fire rehab, and survival techniques.

### FIRE 9167 — CalFire Basic Fire Fighter

- **Units:** 3.5
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course provides the Basic 80-hour wildland firefighter training required for employment with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) and includes the basic requirements for the US Forest Service.

### FIRE 9169 — Technical Fire Training

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 6 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- **Offered:** Winter 2027, 3 sections (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/winter-2027/fire.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md)
- Fees: This course may have a materials fee. (Materials fee)

This course provides skills and procedural updates relative to emergency response that are not specifically covered in comprehensive fire technology classes. The course is designed for students and career and volunteer firefighters to maintain currency with professional standards. This course may have a materials fee.

### FIRE 9179 — Fire Science Topics

- **Units:** 0.5-3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/fire.md)
- Fees: This course may have a material fee. (Materials fee)

This course provides legal and procedural updates, relative to emergency response, that are not specifically covered in comprehensive fire technology classes. The course is designed for students, career, and volunteer firefighters to maintain currency with professional standards. This course may be repeated as needed to meet legally mandated training requirements.

### FIRE 9181 — Fire Fighter II

- **Units:** 6.5
- **Hours:** 5.5 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 170 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 0950 (Fire Fighter I Academy)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Fees: This course may have a materials fee. (Materials fee)

This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional Fire Fighter to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based upon the 2013 edition of NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. The five overarching themes of the California State Fire Fighter II curriculum are: general knowledge germane to the profession, fire department communications, fireground operations, rescue operations, and prevention, preparedness, and maintenance. Students successfully completing the course will be eligible for California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES) certification as a Fire Fighter II once they complete the experience requirement and Taskbook. In addition students will receive certificates for Rescue Systems 1 and Company Officer 2C from State Fire Training.

### FIRE 9182 — Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.35 hours lecture weekly, 0.99 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 (FEMA&nbsp; &ndash;&nbsp; online)&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Safety First Aid&nbsp; (CA Health and Safety Code&nbsp; 1979.182)&nbsp; CPR (CA Health and Safety Code&nbsp; 1979.182)&nbsp;; Following Pre Class Work
- Fees: Materials Fee may be assessed (Materials fee)

This course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare an emergency responder to extricate victim(s) from a common passenger vehicle in a safe and effective manner in accordance with AHJ policies and procedures. Topics include sizing up an incident; creating an incident action plan; establishing safety zones; mitigating hazards; stabilizing and creating access and egress openings for rescue from a vehicle resting on its wheels, side, and roof or in a multi-hazard configuration or environment; disentangling and removing victims; and terminating an incident. This course incorporates awareness, operations, and technician training based on NFPA 1006 (2021).

### FIRE 9183 — S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.66 hours lecture weekly, 0.44 hours lab weekly, 20 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course provides instruction on the use of portable pumps for the control and delivery to extinguish wildland fires. Fire 9183 Portable Pumps and Water Use is a National Wildland Coordinating Group course listed under S-211.

### FIRE 9189 — Fire Department Practical Training

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/fire.md)
- Fees: This course may have a materials fee. (Materials fee)

This course provides skills, technical fire training, and procedural updates relative to emergency response for Government, Local Government, and State firefighting agencies. The course is designed for students, career, and volunteer firefighters to maintain currency with professional standards. This course may have a materials fee.

### FIRE 9190 — S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 9 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. It is designed to meet the fire behavior training needs of a firefighter type 2 (FFT2). NWCG certified.

### FIRE 9200 — S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 18 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is required to qualify as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) and defines the responsibilities of the individual in charge of initial attack management of small, low complexity fires that are routinely suppressed by local resources. National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certified.

### FIRE 9211 — FI-210 Wildland Fire Origin

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 0.5 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to provide a consistent knowledge and skill base for the Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination Investigator (INVF). The concepts taught in this course will help an INVF perform at an acceptable level on a national basis without regard to geographic boundaries. NWCG certified.

### FIRE 9212 — S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course provides an introduction to the function, maintenance and use of chain saws, and their tactical wildland fire application. Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters in operating a chain saw by providing hands-on cutting experience in surroundings similar to fireline situations. NWCG Certified.

### FIRE 9215 — S-215 Fire Operation in the Urban Interface

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9230 (S-230 Single Resource Boss)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course will provide the student with the skills necessary to conduct fire suppression operations in and around areas where the wildland and urban areas interface. National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certified.

### FIRE 9290 — S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 2 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** FIRE 9190 (S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behaviorr) Minimum grade of C
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to meet training requirements to work in the operations section of the Incident Command System (ICS) and will give the prospective fireline supervisor the skills needed in wildland fire behavior for effective and safe fire management operations. National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certified.

### FIRE 9390 — S-390 Intro/Wildland Fire Bhvr

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 2 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** FIRE 9290 (S-290 Inter Wildland Fire Bhvr) A minimum grade of C
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills required for safe and effective wildland fire behavior prediction. This course introduces fire behavior calculations by manual methods using nomograms and Appendix B of the Fireline Handbook. The student gains an understanding of the determinants of fire behavior through studying input and interpreting fire behavior output. Local and regional environmental differences are stressed. NWCG certified.

### FIRE 9500 — I-200 Basic Incident Command System

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.25 hours lecture weekly, 0.75 hours lab weekly, 18 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course introduces the students to the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS) associated with incident-related performance. Topics include: Leadership and management, delegation of authority and management by objectives, functional areas and positions, briefings, organizational flexibility, transitions and transfers.

### FIRE 9501 — I-300 Incident Command System

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 27 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9500 (I-200 Basic Incident Command System) Minimum Grade of "C"
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is a continuation of the Incident Command series and covers Modules 7 through 11; Intermediate Incident Command System. The components of the Incident Command System covered in this course include organization and staffing, organizing for incidents or events, incident resources management, air operations, and incident and event planning.

### FIRE 9502 — I-400 Adv Incident Command System

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.56 hours lecture weekly, 0.77 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9501 (I-300 Incident Command System) Minimum Grade of "C"
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently in the advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). Training is provided for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in a complex incident environment. The course emphasizes Command and General Staff, major and/or complex incident/event level management, area command, and multi-agency coordination. National Widlfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certified.

### FIRE 9514 — Driver Operator 1A

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1.11 hours lecture weekly, 1.12 hours lab weekly, 40.14 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Fees: A materials fee may be required. (Materials fee)

This comprehensive 40-hour course in fire engine driving operations will cover the skills and knowledge necessary for safe effective operation of fire apparatus. Topics will include: responding to the emergency scene, emergency response in congested traffic, driving in adverse weather, and considerations which determine fire engine placement at the emergency scene. CSFM Certified.

### FIRE 9515 — Driver Operator 1B

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1.11 hours lecture weekly, 1.12 hours lab weekly, 40.14 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9514 (Driver Operator 1A)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Fees: A materials fee may be required. (Materials fee)

This is a comprehensive 40 hour course in Fire Engine Pump Operations. The student will learn basic hydraulics, pumping from a hydrant, pumping from a draft, and how to use portable and auxiliary sources of water. CSFM Certified.

### FIRE 9666 — Fire Fighter Survival

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.29 hours lecture weekly, 0.6 hours lab weekly, 16 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Fire Ground Survival Awareness&nbsp; (IAFF &ndash; online / Must be completed within 90 days of SFT course start date.)&nbsp; ; Fire Ground Survival Awareness (IAFF – online / Must be completed within 90 days of SFT course start date.)
- Fees: Class may have material fees (Materials fee)

This course was developed in the continuing effort to reduce the number of firefighter injuries and fatalities that occur on an annual basis. It provides a greater understanding of how to avoid committing fatal errors on the fire ground. 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 firefighter 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. This course meets current standards for State Fire Training Fire Fighter Survival.

### FIRE 9667 — Fire Fighter Rescue and Rapid Intervention Crew Operations

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.31 hours lecture weekly, 1.47 hours lab weekly, 32 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 0950 (Fire Fighter I Academy) or FIRE 0951 (Firefighter I and 2A - Academy) or FIRE 9666 (Fire Fighter Survival) or Departmental Approval is required if Fire Fighter I Academy (FIRE 0950 or 0951 at COS) or Fire Fighter Survival (FIRE 9666 at COS) was taken outside of COS.
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Firefighter 1A is the suppression module (State Fire Training) of a Fire Fighter Academy or have a minimum Fire Fighter 1 certification.; Student must of completed Fire Fighter 1A: Suppression (SFT) or Fire Fighter 1 certification; 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.
- Fees: This course may have a materials fee. (Materials fee)

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. This course meets current State Fire Training standards for Fire Fighter Rescue and Rapid Intervention Crew Operations.

### FIRE 9676 — Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 0.68 hours lecture weekly, 1.54 hours lab weekly, 40 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Fees: There may be a material fee. (Materials fee)

This course provides information on low-angle and high-angle rescue, familiarizing participants with operation of simple, complex and compound rope rescue systems in the low-and high-angle environment.

### FIRE 9677 — Rope Rescue Technician

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 0.45 hours lecture weekly, 1.8 hours lab weekly, 40 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** FIRE 9676 - Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Fees: There may be a material fee associated with this course. (Materials fee)

This course provides information on high-angle rescue, familiarizing participants with operation of simple, complex, and compound rope rescue systems in the high-angle environment.