Fire Technology - AS
A.S. Degree Major Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 40.5 credits
The Fire Technology program at College of the Siskiyous is designed to provide the pre-employment skills required for the career firefighter. The program is approved as an Accredited Regional Training Program by the California State Board of Fire Services. The accredited status allows COS to operate as an arm of the State Fire Training Office and to test and issue certificates locally. The program prepares students for careers in firefighting, provides in-service training to career and volunteer firefighters, and includes certification as a Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Company Officer. A number of specialized courses certified by the California State Fire Marshal’s Office, the National Fire Academy, and /or the National Wildfire Coordinating Group are also offered. The curriculum may also academically prepare the student to transfer to a four-year university to complete a baccalaureate degree program. Please check with a counselor for specific transfer requirements.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Technology--AS: Complete all of the following | 40.5 | |
| IMPORTANT: To obtain the Associate in Science Degree in Fire/Emergency Response Technology, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0: | ||
| Any needed electives to reach a total of 60 COS degree applicable units | ||
| The College of the Siskiyous General Education pattern (COSGE) requirements. | ||
| Students must pass FIRE 0950 with a grade of “B” or better. | ||
| FIRE 0950 | Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Academy | 22.5 |
| FIRE 1001 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| FIRE 1002 | Fire Prevention Technology | 3 |
| FIRE 1003 | Fire Protection Equipment & Systems | 3 |
| FIRE 1004 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 1005 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE 1006 | Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
Recommended Sequence
Fire Technology--AS
Term 1 (9 units)
- FIRE1001 - Fire Protection Organization (3)
- FIRE1002 - Fire Prevention Technology (3)
- FIRE1003 - Fire Protection Equipment & Systems (3)
Term 2 (9 units)
- FIRE1004 - Building Construction for Fire Protection (3)
- FIRE1005 - Fire Behavior and Combustion (3)
- FIRE1006 - Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (3)
Term 3 (22.5 units)
- FIRE0950 - Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Academy (22.5)