# Fire and Emergency Technology (FTEC) courses El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 54 courses Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/index.php?catoid=13 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027. ### FTEC 1 — Fire Protection Organization - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** Eligibility for English 1A - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides an introduction to fire protection. Emphasis is placed on career opportunities in fire protection and related fields, and the philosophy and history of fire protection. Additional topics include: fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; and introduction to fire strategy and tactics. ### FTEC 2 — Fire Prevention Technology - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** FTEC 1 and eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable 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. Also covered is the relationship of fire prevention with fire safety education, detection and suppression systems. ### FTEC 3 — Fundamentals of Personal Fire Safety and Survival - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** Fire and Emergency Technology 1 and Eligibility for English C1000 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as FTEC-171 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/ftec.md) - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives. Emphasis will be placed on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout emergency services. Focus is placed on assessing fire dangers and handling common fire situations. ### FTEC 4 — Fire Company Organization and Management - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** FTEC 1 and eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course is designed to review fire department organization and offer instruction in the organization, management and supervision of fire companies. Areas of discussion include the relationship of the company officer to the organizational structure as well as responsibilities related to personnel supervision, evaluation, discipline and training, communication, fire apparatus and equipment, maintenance, fire prevention, incident response and command, strategy, tactics, records and reports. ### FTEC 5 — Fire Behavior and Combustion - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** FTEC 1 and eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections listed as FTEC-5 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/ftec.md); Winter 2027, 1 section listed as FTEC-5 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/winter-2027/ftec.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections listed as FTEC-5 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/ftec.md) - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course examines the theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled, as well as an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents and fire control techniques. ### FTEC 6 — Building Construction for Fire Protection - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** Fire and Emergency Technology 1 and Eligibility for English 1A/English C1000 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable 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, pre-planning fire operations and operating at fires. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires in residential, commercial and industrial occupancies. ### FTEC 9 — Fire Apparatus and Equipment - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** FTEC 1 and eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as FTEC-9 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/ftec.md) - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course is a study of fire apparatus design and use, including mobile and fixed apparatus. It includes a review of construction specifications and performance capabilities as well as effective deployment, utilization, and performance of equipment under emergency conditions. ### FTEC 10 — Hazardous Materials - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** FTEC 1 and eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections listed as FTEC-10 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/ftec.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections listed as FTEC-10 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/ftec.md) - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course is a study of firefighting practices related to hazardous chemicals and their physical properties, uses in industry, and characteristics when involved in spills and fires. It includes basic information regarding health effects and treatment as well as fire department protocols and responsibilities. ### FTEC 11 — Arson Detection and Control - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** FTEC 1 and eligibility for English 1A - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course is a study of prevention, detection, and control of arson fires. It includes arson motives, fire investigation, and lawful search, identification, collection, seizure and preservation of evidence. ### FTEC 15 — Fire Academy - **Units:** 17 - **Hours:** 9 hours lecture, 24 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** 1. Fire and Emergency Technology 1 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent AND 2. Fire and Emergency Technology 3 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent AND 3. Fire and Emergency Technology 5 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent AND 4. Fire and Emergency Technology 6 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite or equivalent AND 5. Possession of a National Registry Card or possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license as required by the California State Fire Marshal's Office AND 6. Pass a Fire Fighter Physical Agility Test (Biddle) or Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within the last 6 months as required by the California State Fire Marshal's Office AND 7. Pass a physical examination according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard #1582 AND 8. Pass the El Camino College Fire Academy BIDDLE Test; this test is given to applicants approximately two weeks after application deadline closes AND 9. Possess a valid California Driver's License - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as FTEC-15 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/ftec.md); Spring 2027, 1 section listed as FTEC-15 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/ftec.md) - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable - Note: Students must apply through the Public Safety Department Office. Students pay non-refundable fees for state certificates and state testing This course is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for entry-level positions as a firefighter and work toward becoming certified as a Fire Fighter 1, as specified by the California State Fire Marshal's office. Students participate in a 495-hour course of instruction emphasizing basic firefighting skills, such as methods of extinguishing fires, principles of ventilation, techniques of physical rescue, building construction, fire apparatus, fire equipment maintenance, knowledge of fire behavior and physical fitness for firefighters. ### FTEC 18 — Agility, Fitness, Health and Safety for the Firefighter - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab - **Advisory:** Students must be able to perform basic physical fitness activities. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course is designed to prepare students for the agility, fitness, and health and safety requirements of a firefighter. Students will be introduced and provided information on the most recently developed tests in Southern California including the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and the Biddle (Biddle and Associate Validated Test). Students will learn about firefighter wellness programs, review basic nutrition and current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards pertaining to firefighter health and safety. Instruction will also include various tools of the trade for developing proper skills in handling, technique in carrying, as development of cardio-respiratory control and conditioning. ### FTEC 19 — Fire Service Entrance Preparation - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** Fire and Emergency Technology 1 AND eligibility for English 1A - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course will explore all aspects of commonly used hiring procedures in the field of fire service. Fire service diagnostic tests will be used to identify any weaknesses in fire service entry-level skills. Students will research hiring practices, take practice written examinations, participate in mock oral board examinations and receive instruction which will enhance their fire technology career opportunities. ### FTEC 20 — Fire Protection Equipment and Systems - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** Eligibility for English C1000 or equivalent - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course addresses the design features and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. ### FTEC 71 — Vehicle Extrication 1B - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of a California State Fire Marshal Certified Fire Academy Proof of passing the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) National Registry Examination - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, non degree applicable This course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare a firefighter to extricate victim(s) from a common passenger vehicle in a safe and effective manner in accordance with established policies and procedures. ### FTEC 72 — Trench Rescue Technician - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of a California State Fire Marshal certified Fire Academy Proof of passing the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) National Registry Examination - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, non degree applicable This course covers all aspects of working safely and efficiently in a trench rescue environment. Topics include trench and excavation regulations, soil conditions, trench configurations, trench hazards, rescue team preparation, incident response, initial on-scene and pre-entry operations, shoring systems and components, installation of shoring systems, victim rescue and recover, and incident termination. ### FTEC 73 — Human Resource Management for Company Officers (Company Officer 2A) - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture - **Advisory:** Fire and Emergency Technology 1 Eligibility for English C1000 or equivalent - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides information on the use of human resources to accomplish assignments, evaluating member performance, and integrating health and safety plans, policies, and procedures into daily activities as well as the emergency scene. ### FTEC 74 — General Administrative Functions for Company Officers (Company Officer 2B) - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Advisory:** FTEC 1 and eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable 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. ### FTEC 75 — Fire Inspections and Investigation for Company Officers (Company Officer 2C) - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture - **Advisory:** FTEC 1 and ENGL 1 or eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000) or qualification by appropriate assessment - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course addresses conducting inspections, identifying hazards and addressing violations, performing a fire investigation to determine preliminary cause, and securing the incident scene and preserving evidence. ### FTEC 76 — All-Risk Command Operations for Company Officers (Company Officer 2D) - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture - **Advisory:** Fire and Emergency Technology 1 Eligibility for English C1000 or equivalent - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides information on conducting incident size-up, developing and implementing an initial plan of action involving single and multiunit 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. ### FTEC 77 — Wildland Operations for Company Officers (Company Officer 2E) - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture - **Advisory:** Fire and Emergency Technology 1 Eligibility for English C1000 or equivalent - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides information on evaluating and reporting incident conditions, analyzing needs, developing and implementing a plan of action to deploy incident resources, completing all operations to suppress a wildland fire, establishing an incident command post, creating an incident action plan, and completing incident records and reports. ### FTEC 78 — Instructional Methodology (Instructor I) - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture - **Advisory:** Fire and Emergency Technology 1 and eligibility for English 1A - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable 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 most current edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041 Standards 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. ### FTEC 80A — Training Instructor I - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture - **Advisory:** FTEC 1 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course parallels Instructional Techniques Part 1 offered by the California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES). It is designed to provide instruction in fire service training methods with emphasis on using occupational analysis, identifying training needs, and training others to perform manipulative skills. The course applies to Fire Officer, Fire Instructor I and Public Education Officer II certification requirements established by the California State Board of Fire Services. ### FTEC 80B — Training Instructor II - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture - **Advisory:** FTEC 80A - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course parallels Instructional Techniques Part 2 offered by the California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES). The topics covered include preparing course outlines, establishing levels of instruction, constructing behavioral objectives and lesson plans, instructional aid development, and the fundamentals of testing and evaluation. The course applies to Fire Officer, Fire Instructor I and Public Education Officer II certification requirements established by the California State Board of Fire Services. ### FTEC 95 — Cooperative Work Experience Education - **Units:** 2-4 - **Hours:** hours to be arranged - **Formerly:** Fire and Emergency Technology 95abcd - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Employment or volunteer work in a position related to the student's major or career goal by the second week of the semester. Completion of or current enrollment in one course from the major. - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable - Transfer: CSU* - Note: *Transfer limitations apply. The total units earned for Cooperative Work Experience Education may not exceed 16 units. Through a set of learning objectives established by the student, supervisor, and instructor, each student will work with and learn from experts in the Fire and Emergency Technology field. These experiences will enable students to improve job skills, analyze career opportunities and requirements, and compare them to personal abilities and career expectations. ### FTEC 110A — Fire Inspector 1A - Duties and Administration - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture - **Advisory:** Fire and Emergency Technology 1 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector 1 including legal responsibilities and authority, codes and standards, the inspection process, confidentiality and privacy requirements, and ethical conduct, and administrative tasks including preparing inspection reports, recognizing the need for a permit or plan review, investigating common complaints, and participating in legal proceedings. The student who completes this course will be awarded a Certificate from the Office of the California State Fire Marshal. ### FTEC 110B — Fire Inspector 1B - Fire and Life Safety - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** FTEC 110A with a minimum grade of B or equivalent - **Advisory:** Fire and Emergency Technology 1 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides students with a basic knowledge of fire and life safety aspects related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector 1 including building construction, occupancy classifications, occupancy load, means of egress, hazardous conditions, fire growth potential, fire flow, and emergency planning and preparedness measures. The student who completes this course will be awarded a Certificate from the Office of the California State Fire Marshal. ### FTEC 110C — Fire Inspector 1C - Field Inspection - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** FTEC 110A with a minimum grade of B or equivalent - **Advisory:** Fire and Emergency Technology 1 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides students with a basic knowledge of field inspection roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector 1 including basic plan review, emergency access for an existing system, hazardous materials, and the operational readiness of fixed fire suppression systems, existing fire detection and alarm systems, and portable fire extinguishers. The student who completes this course will be awarded a certificate from the Office of the California State Fire Marshal. ### FTEC 113A — Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator-Pumping Apparatus (Driving) - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture, 1 hour lab - **Prerequisite:** Hold a valid Class C driver's license (minimum). State Fire Marshal requirement. - **Advisory:** FTEC 1 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable - Note: Pass/no pass only This course provides information on fire apparatus preventive maintenance and driver/operating. Topics include routine tests, inspections, servicing functions, operate, back, maneuver, and turn a fire apparatus in a variety of conditions and operate all fixed systems and equipment on a fire apparatus. This course is based on the 2014 edition of National Fire Protection Association 1002 "Standards for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications." This course fulfills the requirements for a Class C Firefighter Endorsement. ### FTEC 113B — Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator-Pumping Apparatus (Pumping) - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture, 1 hour lab - **Prerequisite:** Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A (2008 or 2015 version) Successfully completed Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter 1 Hold a valid Class C Firefighter Endorsed driver's license Note: These are State Fire Marshal requirements - **Advisory:** FTEC 1 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable - Note: Students must apply through the Industry and Technology Division Office. Pass/no pass only. This course provides information on pumping apparatus preventive maintenance and operations. Topics include routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions producing hand, master, and foam fire streams, relay pump operations and supplying water to fire sprinkler and standpipe systems. This course is based on the 2014 edition of National Fire Protection Association 1002 "Standards for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications". ### FTEC 120 — Emergency Medical Foundations - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections listed as FTEC-120 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/ftec.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections listed as FTEC-120 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/ftec.md) - Credit Status: Credit, non degree applicable - Note: This course is recommended for any students interested in emergency medicine which includes, but not limited to: EMT's, paramedics, nurses, and doctors. The principles covered throughout the course are universal to the foundation of emergency medicine. The Emergency Medical Foundations course prepares students for prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of prehospital care workers, safety principles, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, and emergency scene management. ### FTEC 130 — Basic Prehospital Care Principles - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Admission to Paramedical Technician program - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides an introduction to medical terminology along with a review of surface anatomy and physiology. The course presents an overview of the human nervous system, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system. Aseptic techniques will be described and demonstrated. ### FTEC 131 — Field Assessing and Reporting - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Admission to Paramedical Technician program - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course covers assessment techniques used in a nonhospital/ non-clinical setting. The necessity of obtaining complete and accurate vital signs is stressed. Trauma assessment is discussed and demonstrated. ### FTEC 132 — Prehospital Care Pharmacology - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Admission to Paramedical Technician Program - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides an introduction to the study of drugs and their ongoing nature and effect on living tissue. A study of the various drugs that are available to the prehospital care technician is presented along with medication administration techniques. An introduction to intravenous (IV) therapy and drug therapy is covered. ### FTEC 133 — Basic and Advanced Life Support - **Units:** 6.5 - **Hours:** 9 hours lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Admission to Paramedical Technician Program - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides students with a review of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques, and sophisticated forms of airway management. The course presents an introduction and interpretation of electrocardiogram (EKG) rhythms with the use of the oscilloscope. Drugs used in cardiac arrest situations are discussed. Simulation exercises are conducted throughout the course. ### FTEC 134 — Medical Emergencies - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 6 hours lecture, 1 hour lab - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Admission to Paramedical Technician Program - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course covers a variety of medical emergencies that a paramedic is most likely to encounter. Topics presented include, but are not limited to, communicable diseases, chest pain, drug abuse/poisonings, diabetes, neurological complications, and respiratory distress. ### FTEC 135 — Traumatic Emergencies - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Admission to Paramedical Technician Program - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course covers the causes and treatment of bodily injuries due to trauma. Topics include maxillofacial and soft tissue injuries, burns, head, spinal, chest and abdominal wounds, emergency childbirth and multi-casualty incidents. ### FTEC 136 — Special Patient Emergencies - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment Limitation Admission to Paramedical Technician Program - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course focuses on emergencies, which involve unresponsive patients, from pediatric to geriatric patients, and methods for resuscitating these victims. Discussions include obstetrical and behavioral problems as well as circumstances surrounding paramedic critical incident stress. ### FTEC 137 — Emergency Medical Services (EMS) / Legal Aspects/Documentation - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Admission to Paramedical Technician Program - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course covers the laws and legal authority which govern the scope of the practice for the paramedic. Also discussed are documentation techniques, paramedic report writing, and skills competency testing. ### FTEC 138 — Paramedic Clinical Internship - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 12 hours lab per week (216 total) - **Prerequisite:** Fire and Emergency Technology 130 AND Fire and Emergency Technology 131 AND Fire and Emergency Technology 132 AND Fire and Emergency Technology 133 AND Fire and Emergency Technology 134 AND Fire and Emergency Technology 135 AND Fire and Emergency Technology 136 AND Fire and Emergency Technology 137 with a minimum grade of C in each prerequisite course - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Admission to Paramedical Technician Program - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable - Note: Pass/no pass only. This course provides the student with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the preceding courses to patient care. The emphasis of the course is to increase the student's assessment and diagnostic skills in a clinical setting. ### FTEC 139 — Paramedic Field Internship - **Units:** 8.5 - **Hours:** 60 hours lab per week to be arranged (8 week course) - **Prerequisite:** Fire and Emergency Technology 138 with a minimum grade of C - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Enrollment Limitation: Admission to Paramedical Technician Program - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable - Note: Pass/no pass only. This course provides an in-depth opportunity for the student to apply skills and techniques that are necessary for a paramedic. The student will complete a field internship in a designated mobile intensive care unit under the supervision and evaluation of a certified paramedic or mobile intensive care nurse. ### FTEC 144 — Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - **Units:** 6.5 - **Hours:** 5.5 hours lecture, 3 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Possession of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (HCP) certification or BLS for Prehospital Providers (PHP) certification. Must be issued by the American Heart Association and not expire less than six months from the start date of class. - **Advisory:** Fire and Emergency Technology 120 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 7 sections listed as FTEC-144 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/ftec.md); Winter 2027, 2 sections listed as FTEC-144 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/winter-2027/ftec.md); Spring 2027, 7 sections listed as FTEC-144 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/ftec.md) - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable - Note: Students successfully completing this course with a minimum grade of B will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) written exam. Students are required to pay for a background check and additional material fees. Proof of immunizations is required to complete hospital and ambulance field work and must include: Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Tetanus-Diptheria-Pertussis (Tdap), Varicella, and Tuberculosis results. This course is repeatable. Emergency Medical Technicians are professional medical responders that work to help and transport ill and injured patients in various emergency field and clinical settings. Principles that are covered throughout this course include, but are not limited to: leadership, followership, communication, safety, situational awareness, decision making, patient assessment and professionalism. EMT students will be trained to recognize and treat medical illnesses and traumatic injuries through facilitated discussion, skills lab, simulations, scenarios, role-play, tactical decision games and field experience. Note: Students successfully completing this course with an average grade of B or above will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) written exam. Note: Students are required to pay for a background check and additional material fees. Proof of immunizations is required to complete hospital and ambulance field work and must include: Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap), Varicella, and Tuberculosis results. Note: This course is repeatable ### FTEC 150 — Fire Specialized Training - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture per week to be arranged, 4 hours lab per week to be arranged - **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of a California State Fire Marshal certified fire academy. Proof of passing the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) National Registry Examination. Furnish proof of a current negative Tuberculosis (TB) test. Test must be taken within 12 months and valid during class period. Completion of background investigation. Background investigation to be completed prior to attending the first class session. See the Division Office of Industry and Technology for details - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections listed as FTEC-150 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/ftec.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections listed as FTEC-150 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/ftec.md) - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable - Note: Pass/no pass only. This course is repeatable. This course will acquaint the student with current changes in contemporary firefighting techniques. Major topics include fire service appliances, fire chemistry, automatic fire extinguishers and agents. Additional topics include fire prevention and enforcement, arson investigation, public safety, hazardous materials control and enforcement, communication, and emergency medical techniques. ### FTEC 170 — Wildland Fire Behavior - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** English C1000 or C1000H - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as FTEC-170 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/spring-2027/ftec.md) - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides students with information and presentations to understand basic wildland fire behavior, wildland fire predictions, and wildland fire behavior models. This information is then used to understand wildland fire behavior decision-making for firefighters based on the science of fire behavior and the weather's influence on topography and fuels during pyrolysis of a wildland fire. ### FTEC 171 — Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** English C1000 or C1000H - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides students with information and presentations to understand basic wildland firefighter safety and survival principles. This course is about the evolution of wildland firefighting safety. The course follows what firefighters have learned about the behavior of fire and themselves in the wildlands over the last hundred years. The focus is how the risk of injury and death has been and will be managed in the expanding urban-wildland and rural North America. ### FTEC 172 — Wildland Fire Operations - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** English C1000 or C1000H - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as FTEC-172 (/c/el-camino-college/schedule/fall-2026/ftec.md) - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides students with information and presentations to understand basic wildland fire operations. This includes the Wildland Firefighting Size up Report, Briefing Checklist, and rules of engagement during fire operations. Fire Engines, Hotshot Crews, Helitak Crews, Bulldozers, Smokejumpers, Helicopters, and Air Tankers are all discussed along with strategies and tactics of each resource. ### FTEC 173 — Wildland Fire Education, Prevention, and Investigation - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** English C1000 or C1000H - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides students with information and presentations to understand basic wildland fire education by exploring topics including Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl. Students are introduced to wildland fire prevention messaging using Public Service Announcements (PSA) by federal and state land management agencies. Students will examine wildland fire investigation procedures ranging from initial on scene evidence preservation to legal procedures in federal courts. ### FTEC 174 — Wildland Fire Logistics, Planning and Administration - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** English C1000 or C1000H - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable This course provides students with information necessary to understand the responsibilities and functions of the logistics, finance, and planning sections of the Incident Command System. Emphasis is placed on how the different sections are organized and utilized during wildland fire incidents. This course meets or exceeds the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requirements. ### FTEC 500 — Basic Emergency Vehicle Operations - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture/0.5 hours lab - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Noncredit This noncredit course provides information and skills training on the basic emergency vehicle operations. Topics include applicable laws, defensive driving techniques, basic inspection, and maintenance. Students also have the opportunity to increase their driving skills during simulated driving conditions. ### FTEC 501 — S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 0.44 hours lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Noncredit This noncredit 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 Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) on an incident as outlined in the PMS 310-1, Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide and the position task book developed for the position. Note: There may be additional materials fees. ### FTEC 502 — S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 1.77 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** FTEC 501 or S-190 Certification Students who have S-190 certification will need to present a copy their S-190 certificates at the first class session, or they will be dropped from the class. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Noncredit This is a noncredit course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed, with a focus on local conditions. Materials fees may be required. ### FTEC 503 — Hazardous Materials First Responder: Awareness Level - **Units:** 0 - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Noncredit The purpose of this course is to provide participants who are likely first responders with an improved capability to respond to HAZMAT events in a safe and competent manner, within the typical resource and capability limitations at the "Awareness" level. This course meets the requirements of CFR 29 1910.120 and CCR Title 8, and satisfies the requirements for Fire Inspector I certification through both State Fire Training and the International Code Council. Additional material fees may be required. ### FTEC 504 — Hazardous Materials First Responder: Operational Level - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 0.66 hours lecture/0.22 hours lab - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Noncredit This noncredit course is designed for fire department personnel who may respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous materials as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release. Defensive tactics to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures without trying to stop the release. This course may require additional materials fees for state course completion certificate. ### FTEC 505 — S-130 Firefighter Training - Wildland - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 1.6 hours lecture/0.16 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** FTEC 501 or S-190 Certification - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Noncredit The intent of this noncredit course is to train new firefighters in basic firefighting skills. This includes a required field exercise that may be arduous in nature. S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, is a prerequisite and must have been successfully completed prior to taking the S-130, Firefighter Training course. ### FTEC 513A — Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator-Pumping Apparatus (Driving) - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture/1 hour lab - **Prerequisite:** Hold a valid Class C driver's license (minimum). State Fire Marshal requirement. - **Advisory:** Fire and Emergency Technology 1 - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit Status: Noncredit This noncredit course provides information on fire apparatus preventive maintenance and driver/operating. Topics include routine tests, inspections, servicing functions, operate, back, maneuver and turn a fire apparatus in a variety of conditions; and operate all fixed systems and equipment on a fire apparatus. This course is based on the 2014 edition of National Fire Protection Association 1002 "Standards for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications." This course fulfills the requirements for a Class C Firefighter Endorsement. Note: The content of Fire Tech 513A , a noncredit course, is identical to the content of Fire Tech 113A, a credit course. Fire Tech 513A shall be offered with Fire Tech 113A as a dual-roster course.