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  "college": "el-camino-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Fire and Emergency Technology",
  "id": "fire-and-emergency-as",
  "name": "Fire and Emergency",
  "award": "Associate of Science",
  "department": "fire-and-emergency-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3607",
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      "markdown": "**Kinesiology, Athletics, and Public Safety Division**\nwww.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/kinesiology-athletics-and-public-safety/\n\nThe fire and emergency technology program prepares students for entry-level employment and job upgrades in fire services and emergency medical fields. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, students will gain the ability to apply the principles of fire combat, fire protection organization, fire prevention, fire behavior, and building construction. Students will also gain proficiency in emergency medical assistance and in the handling of hazardous materials and emergency vehicles and apparatus. Competencies will be assessed regularly in compliance with the California State Firefighter I Standards and with the Los Angeles County certification process for emergency medical technicians and paramedics.\n\nNote: Since employment as a fire fighter requires passing stringent physical and agility exams, persons considering such a career should ascertain that they meet those requirements.\n\nFor Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/kinesiology-athletics-and-public-safety/public-safety-programs.php.\n\n### Fire and Emergency Technology Option:\n\n#### Required Core: 27.5 units"
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      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FTEC 1",
          "title": "Fire Protection Organization",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FTEC 2",
          "title": "Fire Prevention Technology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FTEC 3",
          "title": "Fundamentals of Personal Fire Safety and Survival",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FTEC 5",
          "title": "Fire Behavior and Combustion",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FTEC 6",
          "title": "Building Construction for Fire Protection",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FTEC 10",
          "title": "Hazardous Materials",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FTEC 20",
          "title": "Fire Protection Equipment and Systems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FTEC 144",
          "title": "Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)",
          "units": "6.5",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "**Total Major Units: 27.5**\n\n#### Recommended Electives:"
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      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FTEC 4",
          "title": "Fire Company Organization and Management",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FTEC 9",
          "title": "Fire Apparatus and Equipment",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FTEC 11",
          "title": "Arson Detection and Control",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PE 280",
          "title": "Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Fitness and Weight Management",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Preparation for the Fire and Emergency Technology Transfer Major\n\nFor information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.\n\n### GE Patterns\n\nComplete one of the following:\n\n#### ECC GE: 24 units\n\nRequired for local degrees (AA and AS).\n\n#### Cal-GETC: 34 units\n\nRequired for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).\n\n### Electives\n\nAs needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.\n\n**Minimum Degree Total: 60 units**"
    }
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}