{ "college": "lake-tahoe-community-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "FIR", "name": "Fire Science", "sourceUrl": "https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/department/fire-science", "courses": [ { "code": "FIR 101", "subject": "FIR", "number": "101", "title": "Fire Protection Organization", "units": "4", "hours": "4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course provides an introduction to fire protection. Topics covered include career opportunities in fire protection and related fields, fire loss analysis, organization and function of public and private fire protection services, and laws and regulations affecting the fire service. Students will be introduced to fire service nomenclature, basic fire chemistry and physics, fire protection systems, and fire strategy and tactics.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/fall-2026/fir/#fir-101", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-101" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 102", "subject": "FIR", "number": "102", "title": "Fundamentals of Fire Prevention", "units": "4", "hours": "4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion or concurrent enrollment in FIR 101.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention. Topics covered include the 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 safety education, detection and suppression systems.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 103", "subject": "FIR", "number": "103", "title": "Fire Protection Equipment and Systems", "units": "4", "hours": "4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion or concurrent enrollment in FIR 101.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems. Topics covered include heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 104", "subject": "FIR", "number": "104", "title": "Building Construction for Fire Protection", "units": "4", "hours": "4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion or concurrent enrollment in FIR 101.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course examines 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. Students will study the development and evolution of building and fire codes in relationship to past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 105", "subject": "FIR", "number": "105", "title": "Fire Behavior and Combustion", "units": "4", "hours": "4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion or concurrent enrollment in FIR 101. MAT 154A or MAT 154AA with a grade of \"C\" or better or equivalent. One year of high school chemistry.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course presents theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start and spread, and how they are controlled. Topics covered include an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/winter-2027/fir/#fir-105", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-105" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 106", "subject": "FIR", "number": "106", "title": "Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival", "units": "4", "hours": "4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion or concurrent enrollment in FIR 101.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "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. Topics covered include the history of fire service culture; the national context of health and safety; training, equipment, and emergency response; organizational health and safety profile; risk management; and public education for fire prevention.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 110A", "subject": "FIR", "number": "110A", "title": "Fire Officer 4A: Human Resource Management", "units": "2.75", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 2.5 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Prerequisite Meet the educational requirements as prescribed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s (OFSM) Chief Fire Officer or Fire Officer 3 certification or currently in the position of, or acting as, a Chief Fire Officer or higher or equivalent as determined by the Fire Science Program Director or Faculty Member.", "advisory": "Approval of equivalency training is not a guarantee that state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for a Fire Officer 4 to safely, effectively, and competently appraise human resource demographics, develop an employee/management program, evaluate an education and training program, appraise an employee assistance program, evaluate an incentive program, and manage a risk program. This course is one of a series of courses required for certification by California State Fire Training. Students must complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80%.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 110B", "subject": "FIR", "number": "110B", "title": "Fire Officer 4B: Community Leadership and Strategic Planning", "units": "3", "hours": "2.5 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Prerequisite Meet the educational requirements as prescribed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s (OFSM) Chief Fire Officer or Fire Officer 3 certification or currently in the position of, or acting as, a Chief Fire Officer or higher or equivalent as determined by the Fire Science Program Director or Faculty Member.", "advisory": "Approval of equivalency training is not a guarantee that state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Fire Officer 4 level professional to safely, effectively, and competently develop a comprehensive long-range strategic plan. This course teaches best practices to exercise community leadership, administer a media relations program, complete an all-hazard risk and value analysis, evaluate and forecast training requirements, develop a succession plan, and develop a capital improvement project or program. This course is one of a series of courses required for certification by California State Fire Training. Students must complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80%.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 110C", "subject": "FIR", "number": "110C", "title": "Fire Officer 4C: Emergency Services Management", "units": "3", "hours": "2.5 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Prerequisite Meet the educational requirements as prescribed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s (OFSM) Chief Fire Officer or Fire Officer 3 certification or higher, or currently in the position of, or acting as, a Chief Fire Officer or higher or equivalent as determined by the Fire Science Program Director or Faculty Member.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Fire Officer 4 to safely, effectively, and competently develop a comprehensive emergency operations plan (EOP).", "notes": [ "Transferable to CSU only (Pending)" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 132", "subject": "FIR", "number": "132", "title": "Occupational Work Experience", "units": "1-6", "corequisite": "Students must be available to work 4 to 40 hours per week for an approved business and must have an application on file each quarter enrolled.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Occupational Work Experience is for students who are employed in jobs related to their educational or occupational goals. This program extends knowledge gained in the classroom to the workplace, helps students identify new and challenging objectives at work, and encourages professional growth and advancement. Each 50 hours of paid work equals one quarter unit. Each 40 hours of non-paid work equals one quarter unit.", "notes": [ "Enrollment Limitation: Repeatable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 133", "subject": "FIR", "number": "133", "title": "Internship - Occupational Work Experience", "units": "1-6", "corequisite": "Students must be available to volunteer 4 to 24 hours per week (if paid, hours per week increase as outlined in the work experience program) for an approved business and must have an application on file each quarter enrolled.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Internship - Occupational Work Experience is a supervised worksite placement the student earns which is related to the student's educational and occupational goals. The program will assist students in acquiring relevant work experience and awareness of career opportunities in their chosen field of study. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 24 units. Each 50 hours of paid work equals one quarter unit. Each 40 hours of non-paid work equals one quarter unit.", "notes": [ "Enrollment Limitation: Repeatable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150A", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150A", "title": "Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration", "units": "2", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total", "advisory": "Familiarity with California Fire Code, California Building Code, and ethical practices.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector I 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. Students must complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80% (a grade of B or higher).", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150B", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150B", "title": "Fire Inspector 1B: Fire and Life Safety", "units": "2", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "FIR150A: Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration or equivalent", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides students with a basic knowledge of fire and life safety aspects related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector I including building construction, occupancy classifications, occupancy load, means of egress, hazardous conditions, fire growth potential, fire flow, and emergency planning and preparedness measures. Students must complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80% (a grade of B or higher).", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150C", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150C", "title": "Fire Inspector 1C", "units": "2", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "FIR150A: Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration or equivalent", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides students with a basicýknowledge of field inspection roles andýresponsibilities of a Fire Inspector I includingýbasic plan review, emergency access for anýexisting system, hazardous materials, and theýoperational readiness of fixed fire suppressionýsystems, existing fire detection and alarmýsystems, and portable fire extinguishers. Studentsýmust complete all summative tests with a minimumýscore of 80% (a grade of B or higher).", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150D", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150D", "title": "Fire Inspector 1D", "units": "1.5", "hours": "1.5 hours lecture weekly, 18 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "FIR150A: Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration or equivalent", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides students with a basicýknowledge of a Fire Inspector's field inspectionýroles and responsibilities specific to Californiaýincluding tents, canopies, and temporary membraneýstructures; fireworks and explosives; and wildlandýurban interface environments. Students mustýcomplete all summative tests with a minimum scoreýof 80% (a grade of B or higher).", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150E", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150E", "title": "Fire Inspector 2A: Fire Prevention Administration", "units": "1.5", "hours": "1.5 hours lecture weekly, 18 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D (FIR 150A-D) or equivalent OR Fire Prevention 1A, 1B, and 1C or equivalent (Non-LTCC Prerequisite courses).", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the administrative requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector II including processing permit and plan review applications, enforcing permit regulations, investigating complex complaints, recommending modifications to codes and standards, recommending policies and procedures for inspection services, generating written appeals correspondence, initiating legal action, evaluating inspection reports, and proposing technical reference material acquisition. Students must complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80% (a grade of B or higher).", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150F", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150F", "title": "Fire Inspector 2B: Fire and Life Safety Requirements", "units": "2", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Fire Inspector 2A (FIR 150E): Fire Prevention Administration or equivalent", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides students with a basic knowledge of fire and life safety requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector II including occupancy classification, egress elements, emergency plans and procedures, occupant loads, building construction and fire growth potential. Students must complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80% (a grade of B or higher).", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150G", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150G", "title": "Fire Inspector 2C: Inspecting New and Existing Fire and Life Safety Systems and Equipment", "units": "2", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Fire Inspector 2A (FIR 150 E): Fire Prevention Administration or equivalent", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides students with a basic knowledge of inspection requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector II including inspection of life safety systems and building services equipment, fire protection systems, and emergency access criteria. Students must complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80% (a grade of B or higher).", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150H", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150H", "title": "Fire Inspector 2D: Hazardous Materials, Operations, and Processes", "units": "3", "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 36 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Fire Inspector 2A: Fire Prevention Administration or equivalent", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides students with a basic knowledge of hazardous materials, operations, and processes related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector II including hazardous conditions, flammable and combustible liquids and gases, and hazardous materials. Students must complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80% (a grade of B or higher).", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150J", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150J", "title": "Fire Investigation 1A: Basic Fire Investigation", "units": "3.5", "hours": "3.5 hours lecture weekly, 42 contact hours total", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides information on securing the fire scene and determining the origin and cause of the fire. Topics include responsibilities of a fire investigator, securing the fire ground, conducting an exterior and interior survey, analyzing fire patterns, interpreting individual fire patterns, discriminating the effects of explosions, examining and removing fire debris, reconstructing the area of origin, and inspecting the performance of building systems. The 2014 edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 Standard Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator is the basis for this course. Designed for fire investigators and law enforcement officers responsible for conducting fire investigations. Students must complete all activities and the summative test with a minimum score of 80%.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150K", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150K", "title": "ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents", "units": "2", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Completion of the following online courses: IS 100.c (ICS 100) - Introduction to the Incident Command System; IS 200.c (ICS 200) - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response; IS 700.b (ICS 700) - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System; and IS 800.c (ICS 800) - National Response Framework, An Introduction. The instructor of record will verify prerequisites prior to the first class meeting.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS 200 courses. This course is designed for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level position. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150L", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150L", "title": "ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff- Complex (Incidents)", "units": "1.5", "hours": "1.5 hours lecture weekly, 18 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Completion of the following courses: IS 100.c (ICS 100) - Introduction to the Incident Command System; IS 200.c (ICS 200) - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response; IS 300 (E/L/G0300) Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; IS 700.b (ICS 700) - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System; and IS 800.c (ICS 800) - National Response Framework, An Introduction. The instructor of record will verify prerequisites prior to the first class meeting.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS 400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an area command or multi-agency coordination entity for complex incidents or events.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150M", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150M", "title": "S-270 Basic Air Operations", "units": "1", "hours": "0.75 hours lecture weekly, 0.75 hours lab weekly, 18 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Complete a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Academy or equivalent.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas. The regulations, procedures, and policies addressed in this course are primarily those governing federal agencies and Incident Command Systems (ICS) operations. State, county, or other political subdivisions using this course will need to consult with their agency having jurisdiction with respect to regulations, procedures, and policies.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150N", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150N", "title": "Firefighter I Academy Skills and Testing", "units": "2", "hours": "0.75 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 57 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "1. A signed statement by the agency's Fire Chief or designee stating the sponsored student has completed all SFT requirements and skills sheets for Firefighter I. or 2. Documentation of approval from the California State Fire Training for a certification retest. or 3. Completion of an accredited Firefighter I academy.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course prepares students to meet the State Fire Training (SFT) requirements for Firefighter I (FFI) including the capstone knowledge and skills necessary to pass FFI. Upon successful completion, students will receive documentation for SFT.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150P", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150P", "title": "Firefighter II Academy", "units": "4.5", "hours": "1.75 hours lecture weekly, 8.5 hours lab weekly, 123 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Firefighter I Certification and Public Safety First Aid or higher qualification", "advisory": "Students are advised that this is a physically-demanding course and they must complete all activities, skills, and formative tests with a minimum score of 80%.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledgeýneeded for the firefighter to take on increasedýleadership roles and responsibilities pertainingýto fire department communications, firegroundýoperations, rescue operations, and fire and lifeýsafety initiatives, preparedness, and maintenance.ýStudents must complete all summative tests with aýminimum score of 80% (a grade of B or higher).ýPREREQUISITE:ýFirefighter I Certification and Public SafetyýFirst Aid or higher qualificationýADVISORY:ýStudents are advised that this is aýphysically-demanding course and they must completeýall activities, skills, and formative tests with aýminimum score of 80%.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 150Q", "subject": "FIR", "number": "150Q", "title": "Fire Mechanics Performance", "units": "1", "hours": "0.25 hours lecture weekly, 2.75 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Students must possess Firefighter I Certification document from the State Fire Marshal’s Office or equivalent (approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency) and have the minimum knowledge and skills: Safety Policies and procedures of both federal, state local standards for Fire safety and Fire Pumps and Accessories.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed for firefighter personnelýinterested in fire mechanic certification tracks.ýThe course is delivered in a module formatýto complete the training for specific fireýmechanic certification tracks.ýPREREQUISITE:ýStudents must possess Firefighter I Certificationýdocument from the State Fire Marshal's Office orýequivalent (approval of equivalent training is notýa guarantee state regulatory or licensing agenciesýwill also grant equivalency) and have the minimumýknowledge and skills: Safety Policies andýprocedures of both federal, state local standardsýfor Fire safety and Fire Pumps and Accessories.", "notes": [ "Repeatability: This course is required for initial fire mechanic certification and required annually to maintain fire mechanic certification tracks." ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 153", "subject": "FIR", "number": "153", "title": "Fire Hydraulics", "units": "4", "hours": "4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total", "advisory": "MAT 152B or MAT 152BB with a grade of \"C\" or better or equivalent.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Water is the most practical and commonly used agent for extinguishing fires. This course covers the properties of water and how water affects the decisions and actions on the fire ground. Other topics covered include understanding fire extinguishment theory as it relates to foam and water, calculating the friction loss in elevation and hose assemblies, and developing fire stream strategies and tactics on the fire ground in relation to fire hydraulics.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/fall-2026/fir/#fir-153", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-153" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 157", "subject": "FIR", "number": "157", "title": "Chainsaw Operations (S-212)", "units": "1.5", "hours": "1.5 hours lecture weekly, 0.5 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides an introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine powered chainsaws. Students will practice general sawing techniques, including brushing, bucking, limbing, and felling. Students with Firefighter 1 Training will also learn to incorporate techniques in wildland fire applications and have the opportunity to obtain their wildland fire chainsaw certification (NWCG S-212). Note: Course participation does not guarantee NWCG S-212 certification. Certification is obtained through partnering organizations.", "notes": [ "Enrollment Limitation: 6 to 1 student / instructor ratio", "Repeatability: Recertification is needed every 3 years." ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/fir/#fir-157", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-157" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 162A", "subject": "FIR", "number": "162A", "title": "Professional Firefighter Training Program: Part 1", "units": "2.75", "hours": "8.25 hours lab weekly, 99 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services or equivalent training through an accredited fire academy or wildland fire training program. This course requires handling live fires and other hazardous conditions. Interested students who are not currently employed as a firefighter should contact the instructor of record for an equivalency evaluation.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to update, improve, and assess the professional skills required by municipal and wildland firefighters. Topics covered include structure firefighting, emergency medical skills, first responder operations, firefighter rescue and survival techniques, and required updates on sexual harassment prevention and OSHA mandates. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet the mandated training requirements put forth by Cal OSHA and the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 162B", "subject": "FIR", "number": "162B", "title": "Professional Firefighter Training Program: Part 2", "units": "5.5", "hours": "16.75 hours lab weekly, 201 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services or equivalent training through an accredited fire academy or wildland fire training program. This course requires handling live fires and other hazardous conditions. Interested students who are not currently employed as a firefighter should contact the instructor of record for an equivalency evaluation.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course builds on the outcomes achieved in FIR 162A and is designed to further update, improve, and assess the professional skills required by municipal and wildland firefighters. Topics covered include analysis of pre-incident situations, electronic reporting procedures, determining target hazards, water related emergencies, first responder operations, high angle rescue, and engine company operations. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet the mandated training requirements put forth by Cal OSHA and the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 162C", "subject": "FIR", "number": "162C", "title": "Professional Firefighter Training Program: Part 3", "units": "8.25", "hours": "25 hours lab weekly, 300 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services or equivalent training through an accredited fire academy or wildland fire training program. This course requires handling live fires and other hazardous conditions. Interested students who are not currently employed as a firefighter should contact the instructor of record for an equivalency evaluation.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course builds on the outcomes achieved in FIR 162A and FIR 162B and is designed to further update, improve, and assess the professional skills required by municipal and wildland firefighters. Topics covered include radio communication systems, confined space rescue, first responder operations, emergency medical operations, wildland firefighting techniques, arson investigation, and proper use of ropes and hose. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet the mandated training requirements put forth by Cal OSHA and the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 162D", "subject": "FIR", "number": "162D", "title": "Professional Firefighter Training Program: Part 4", "units": "11", "hours": "33.25 hours lab weekly, 399 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services or equivalent training through an accredited fire academy or wildland fire training program. This course requires handling live fires and other hazardous conditions. Interested students who are not currently employed as a firefighter should contact the instructor of record for an equivalency evaluation.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course builds on the outcomes achieved in FIR 162A, FIR 162B, and FIR 162C and is designed to further update, improve, and assess the professional skills required by municipal and wildland firefighters. Topics covered include advanced training in emergency medical services, rescue operations, fire prevention, hazardous materials, structure fire, and wildland firefighting. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet the mandated training requirements put forth by Cal OSHA and the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 162E", "subject": "FIR", "number": "162E", "title": "Professional Firefighter Training Program: Part 5", "units": "14", "hours": "42 hours lab weekly, 504 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services or equivalent training through an accredited fire academy or wildland fire training program. This course requires handling live fires and other hazardous conditions. Interested students who are not currently employed as a firefighter should contact the instructor of record for an equivalency evaluation.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course builds on the outcomes achieved in FIR 162A, FIR 162B, FIR 162C, and FIR 162D and is designed to further update, improve, and assess the professional skills required by municipal and wildland firefighters. Topics covered include skills mastery related to structure fires, wildland fires, emergency medical services, rescue operations, fire prevention, hazardous materials, weapons of mass destruction, and driver/operator training. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet the mandated training requirements put forth by Cal OSHA and the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 4, "open": 4, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/fir/#fir-162e", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-162E" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 162F", "subject": "FIR", "number": "162F", "title": "First Responder Skills: Part 1", "units": "4", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 6.25 hours lab weekly, 99 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services or equivalent training through an accredited fire academy or fire training program. Must be employed or a volunteer as firefighter, advanced officer, first responder or Search And Rescue (SAR).", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to assure a basic, predictable, and replicable level of safety, knowledge, skills, and abilities among those individuals currently employed or attempting to be assigned to a federal, state, local, volunteer, or industrial fire department and members of local or federal Search And Rescue (SAR) teams. Students will learn through hands-on applications and classroom instruction the necessary skills to perform as a member of a first responder crew. Skills taught include fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire prevention and investigation, fire management, and incident command. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet the mandated training requirements put forth by CAL OSHA and the California State Fire Marshal, State Board of Fire Services.", "notes": [ "Repeatability: Ongoing training for perishable skills for future and current firefighters, first responders, or Search And Rescue (SAR) personnel." ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/fir/#fir-162f", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-162F" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 162G", "subject": "FIR", "number": "162G", "title": "First Responder Skills: Part 2", "units": "8.25", "hours": "4 hours lecture weekly, 12.75 hours lab weekly, 201 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services or equivalent training through an accredited fire academy or fire training program. Must be employed or a volunteer as firefighter, advanced officer, first responder or Search And Rescue (SAR).", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to assure a basic, predictable, and replicable level of safety, knowledge, skills, and abilities among those individuals currently employed or attempting to be assigned to a federal, state, local, volunteer, or industrial fire department and members of local or federal Search And Rescue (SAR) teams. Students will learn through hands-on applications and classroom instruction the necessary skills to perform as a member of a first responder crew. Skills taught include fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire prevention and investigation, fire management, and incident command. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet the mandated training requirements put forth by CAL OSHA and the California State Fire Marshal, State Board of Fire Services.", "notes": [ "Repeatability: Ongoing training for perishable skills for future and current firefighters, first responders, or Search And Rescue (SAR) personnel." ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/fir/#fir-162g", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-162G" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 162H", "subject": "FIR", "number": "162H", "title": "First Responder Skills: Part 3", "units": "12.25", "hours": "6 hours lecture weekly, 19 hours lab weekly, 300 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services or equivalent training through an accredited fire academy or fire training program. Must be employed or a volunteer as firefighter, advanced officer, first responder or Search And Rescue (SAR).", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to assure a basic, predictable, and replicable level of safety, knowledge, skills, and abilities among those individuals currently employed or attempting to be assigned to a federal, state, local, volunteer, or industrial fire department and members of local or federal Search And Rescue (SAR) teams. Students will learn through hands-on applications and classroom instruction the necessary skills to perform as a member of a first responder crew. Skills taught include fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire prevention and investigation, fire management, and incident command. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet the mandated training requirements put forth by CAL OSHA and the California State Fire Marshal, State Board of Fire Services.", "notes": [ "Repeatability: Ongoing training for perishable skills for future and current firefighters, first responders, or Search And Rescue (SAR) personnel." ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/fir/#fir-162h", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-162H" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 162J", "subject": "FIR", "number": "162J", "title": "First Responder Skills: Part 4", "units": "16.25", "hours": "8 hours lecture weekly, 25.25 hours lab weekly, 399 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services or equivalent training through an accredited fire academy or fire training program. Must be employed or a volunteer as firefighter, advanced officer, first responder or Search And Rescue (SAR).", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to assure a basic, predictable, and replicable level of safety, knowledge, skills, and abilities among those individuals currently employed or attempting to be assigned to a federal, state, local, volunteer, or industrial fire department and members of local or federal Search And Rescue (SAR) teams. Students will learn through hands-on applications and classroom instruction the necessary skills to perform as a member of a first responder crew. Skills taught include fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire prevention and investigation, fire management, and incident command. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet the mandated training requirements put forth by CAL OSHA and the California State Fire Marshal, State Board of Fire Services.", "notes": [ "Repeatability: Ongoing training for perishable skills for future and current firefighters, first responders, or Search And Rescue (SAR) personnel." ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/fir/#fir-162j", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-162J" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 162K", "subject": "FIR", "number": "162K", "title": "First Responder Skills: Part 5", "units": "20.5", "hours": "10 hours lecture weekly, 32 hours lab weekly, 504 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services or equivalent training through an accredited fire academy or fire training program. Must be employed or a volunteer as firefighter, advanced officer, first responder or Search And Rescue (SAR).", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to assure a basic, predictable, and replicable level of safety, knowledge, skills, and abilities among those individuals currently employed or attempting to be assigned to a federal, state, local, volunteer, or industrial fire department and members of local or federal Search And Rescue (SAR) teams. Students will learn through hands-on applications and classroom instruction the necessary skills to perform as a member of a first responder crew. Skills taught include fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire prevention and investigation, fire management, and incident command. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet the mandated training requirements put forth by CAL OSHA and the California State Fire Marshal, State Board of Fire Services.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/fir/#fir-162k", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-162K" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 163A", "subject": "FIR", "number": "163A", "title": "CAL FIRE Firefighter Training Program (Intermediate Incident Operations for the Company Officer)", "units": "3.25", "hours": "10 hours lab weekly, 120 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Completion of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection California Fire Academy and Company Officer Academy or equivalent. This course requires handling live fires and other hazardous conditions. Interested students who are not currently employed as a firefighter should contact the instructor of record for an equivalency evaluation.", "advisory": "This is a physically demanding and sometimes hazardous course.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course expands students' knowledge of wildland firefighting, structure firefighting, emergency medical skills, first responder operations, firefighter rescue and survival techniques, hazardous material operations, incident command system (ICS) qualifications, technical rescue operations, and required updates on sexual harassment prevention and equal employment opportunity (EEO) and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal OSHA) mandates. Some activities are considered to be physically demanding and students must be capable of performing arduous work tasks as defined by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet mandated training requirements. Instruction incorporates agency specific protocols, policy, and standard operating procedures.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/fir/#fir-163a", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-163A" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 164A", "subject": "FIR", "number": "164A", "title": "Fire Control 5A: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting - Initial Training", "units": "3", "hours": "2.75 hours lecture weekly, 0.75 hours lab weekly, 42 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Prerequisite Must be employed as a first responder or obtain instructor approval.", "advisory": "Advisory Designed for fire service and allied emergency personnel assigned to support aircraft flight operations.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides students with the methods and techniques necessary for crash fire rescue services at airports. Subjects include using conventional fire and specialized Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) apparatus, CFR extinguishing agents, types of aircraft, standby procedures, aqueous film-forming foam, dual agent systems, and operations at crash scenes.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 164B", "subject": "FIR", "number": "164B", "title": "Fire Control 5B: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting - Live Fire Drill", "units": "0.25", "hours": "0.75 hours lab weekly, 9 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Must be employed as a first responder or obtain instructor approval.", "advisory": "Designed for fire service and allied health emergency personnel assigned to support aircraft flight operations.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to develop fundamental skills in combating aircraft fires by providing students with recurrent training in live fire, with an aircraft mock-up using enough fuel to provide a fire that simulates a realistic condition. The course provides an opportunity for the firefighting team to be familiarized with the use of all fire extinguishing equipment, enhance confidence and abilities with equipment used in an actual accident/incident, and develop appropriate tactics, strategies, and procedures. A simulated rescue of aircraft occupants creates a realistic simulation.", "notes": [ "Repeatability: Firefighters assigned to support aircraft flight operations require specialized hands-on \"live fire\" training annually to ensure their proficiency to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation Part 139." ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 167", "subject": "FIR", "number": "167", "title": "Wildland Fire Safety and Hand Crew Operations: Basic Wildland Firefighter - (L-180, S-130, S-190)", "units": "3.5", "hours": "3.25 hours lecture weekly, 0.75 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This is a comprehensive course in the safety aspects of fighting wildland fires and the methods, procedures, and responsibilities of firefighters. The course includes instruction in specialized equipment, physical fitness, fire behavior and suppression, human factors, and general fireline construction and National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700. Successful completion results in a certificate from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). This class serves as the minimum training needed in order to qualify as a wildland Firefighter 2 (FFT2) and receive an Incident Qualifications Systems (IQS) Red Card if hired by a cooperating agency.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 168", "subject": "FIR", "number": "168", "title": "Fire Service Labor/Management Relations", "units": "1.5", "hours": "1.5 hours lecture weekly, 0.25 hours lab weekly, 21 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of California State Firefighter I", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides participants with an overview of labor/management history, stakeholders, roles and responsibilities, and legislation and the tools to initiate and maintain positive labor/management partnerships. This course is one of the courses required for Executive Chief Fire Officer certification by California State Fire Training.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 170D", "subject": "FIR", "number": "170D", "title": "Firefighter I Academy (South Bay JPA)", "units": "22.25", "hours": "13.25 hours lecture weekly, 28.25 hours lab weekly, 498 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "EMT certification", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This 500 hour fire academy includes instruction on basic firefighting skills, laws and regulations affecting the fire service. The course will provide the student with knowledge and skills to safely perform, under minimal supervision, essential and advanced fire ground tasks, basic rescue, basic fire prevention and fire investigation task and to use, inspect, and maintain firefighting and rescue equipment. This curriculum is intended to provide the minimum required training required by the State of California Fire Marshal in the field of fire technology as it relates to firefighters.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 170K", "subject": "FIR", "number": "170K", "title": "Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy Orientation Class", "units": "1.75", "hours": "1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This prerequisite course is necessary for prospective candidates to understand the content, rigors and physically-demanding nature of the Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy (FIR170L & FIR170M) courses). Students will learn simulated skills that explain and demonstrate requirements to become a certified Fire Fighter 1 through the California State Fire Marshal's office. Instruction includes fire organization and responsibility, serving culturally diverse communities, safety, use of self-contained breathing apparatus, fire service apparatus and equipment operation, hose and nozzles, ladders, ropes and knots, Incident Command System, and physical conditioning. You will be provided information on taking the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with an outside provider ($170-$200). This is a physically-demanding course.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 170L", "subject": "FIR", "number": "170L", "title": "Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy, Part A", "units": "12.75", "hours": "6.75 hours lecture weekly, 18.25 hours lab weekly, 300 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "HEA140E: Course Completion Record for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or equivalent.; Must have Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or Physical Ability Test (BIDDLE) certification.; FIR170K with a grade of \"PASS\"; Completion of the following online courses: IS 100.c (ICS 100) - Introduction to the Incident Command System; IS 200.c (ICS 200) - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response; IS 700.b (ICS 700) - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System; and IS 800.c (ICS 800) - National Response Framework, An Introduction. The instructor of record will verify prerequisites prior to the first class meeting.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is the first of two which culminates into the instructional requirement for Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's office. Instruction includes fire organization and responsibility, cultural diversity, safety, use of self-contained breathing apparatus, fire service apparatus and equipment operation, hose and nozzles, ladders, ropes and knots, Incident Command System, and physical conditioning. This is a physically demanding course and the curriculum conforms to standards for certification by the California State Board of Fire Services. Students must complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80%. 100 hours to be announced.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/fall-2026/fir/#fir-170l", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-170L" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 170M", "subject": "FIR", "number": "170M", "title": "Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy, Part B", "units": "12", "hours": "5.5 hours lecture weekly, 20 hours lab weekly, 306 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "FIR170L Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy, Part A", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is the second of two which culminates into the instructional requirement for Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's office. Instruction includes wildland fire fighting, hazardous materials awareness and operations, firefighter behavioral health and wellness, and physical conditioning. This is a physically demanding course and the curriculum conforms to the standards for certification by the California State Board of Fire Services. Students must complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80%. 86 hours to be announced.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/winter-2027/fir/#fir-170m", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-170M" } ] }, { "code": "FIR 172D", "subject": "FIR", "number": "172D", "title": "Instructor I: Instructional Methodology", "units": "2.5", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 42 contact hours total", "advisory": "IS-100.B (Introduction to the Incident Command System) or IS-700.A (FEMA - National Incident Management System).", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional instructor to perform the duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the current edition of NFPA 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.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 172E", "subject": "FIR", "number": "172E", "title": "Instructor II: Instructional Development", "units": "2.5", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 42 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "FIR 172D \"Instructor I: Instructional Methodology\" and IS-100.B (Introduction to the Incident Command System) or IS-700.A (FEMA - National Incident Management System)", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the intermediate level professional instructor to perform the duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the current edition of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications and current edition of NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions. At the end of this course, candidates for Instructor II certification will be able to develop lesson plans and evaluation instruments, teach and deliver instruction, and evaluate and coach other instructors. The Instructor II will also be able to analyze resources and formulate a program budget.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 173B", "subject": "FIR", "number": "173B", "title": "Fire Investigation 1B: Techniques of Fire Investigation", "units": "1.75", "hours": "1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "FIR 173A or Fire Investigation 1A through the California State Fire Marshal's Office.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This 40 hour course for fire service investigators provides information on scene safety, including post blast investigation. Topics include evidence recognition, documentation, and preservation, including scene photography and trace evidence. Students will gain knowledge and insight related documentation of findings including case reports, insurance information and other resources available to the investigator. Course methodology includes presentations, case studies, group exercises, focused discussions and written assignments.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 180D", "subject": "FIR", "number": "180D", "title": "Specialized Training Module D: S-290 - Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior", "units": "3.25", "hours": "3.25 hours lecture weekly, 39 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "FIR 167 or S-190 coursework, and FIR 180C or ICS 100/200 coursework.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) and California State Fire Marshal certified course is designed to meet the training requirements to work in the Incident Command System (ICS) operations section as a single resource boss. Topics covered include fuels, weather factors, topography, fire indicators and causes of extreme fire behavior conditions. This course is appropriate for prospective fire line supervisors in wildland fire behavior and safe fire management operations.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 180F", "subject": "FIR", "number": "180F", "title": "Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A: Emergency Vehicle Operations", "units": "1.75", "hours": "1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Fire apparatus driving experience on a public way. Option 1: Signed verification from the Fire Chief (form on SFT website) Option 2: California Class B DL, firefighter restricted", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This 40 hour course provides the student with information on driver responsibilities, recognized standards, and related laws for fire apparatus. Topics include basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire apparatus, and techniques on driving and positioning fire apparatus. Each student also has the opportunity to increase his or her driving skills during simulated driving conditions.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 180G", "subject": "FIR", "number": "180G", "title": "Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1B: Pump Operations", "units": "1.75", "hours": "1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Fire apparatus driving experience on a public way. Option 1: Signed verification from the Fire Chief (form on SFT website) Option 2: California Class B DL, firefighter restricted", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This 40 hour course provides the student with information on pump construction and theory of pump operations. Topics include methods for performing basic hydraulics and techniques on basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire pumps. Each student also has the opportunity to increase his or her pumping skills during simulated pumping conditions.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 181A", "subject": "FIR", "number": "181A", "title": "Company Officer 2A: Human Resource Management", "units": "3.5", "hours": "3.5 hours lecture weekly, 42 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements, or four (4) years as a career firefighter or six (6) years as a volunteer firefighter", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "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. This course is one of a series of courses required for Company Officer certification by California State Fire Training.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 181B", "subject": "FIR", "number": "181B", "title": "Company Officer 2B: General Administrative Functions", "units": "2", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements, or four (4) years as a career firefighter or six (6) years as a volunteer firefighter", "advisory": "Completion of FIR 181A \"Company Officer 2A: Human Resource Management.\"", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "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. This course is one of a series of courses required for Company Officer certification by California State Fire Training.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 181C", "subject": "FIR", "number": "181C", "title": "Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections and Investigations", "units": "3.5", "hours": "3.5 hours lecture weekly, 42 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements, or four (4) years as a career firefighter or six (6) years as a volunteer firefighter", "advisory": "Completion of FIR 181B \"Company Officer 2B: General Administrative Functions.\"", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "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. This course is one of a series of courses required for Company Officer certification by California State Fire Training.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 181D", "subject": "FIR", "number": "181D", "title": "Company Officer 2D: All-Risk Command Operations", "units": "2.5", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 42 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "1. Completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements, or four (4) years as a career firefighter or six (6) years as a volunteer firefighter 2. Completion of ICS-200.B: Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident. 3. Hazardous Material Incident Commander \"as offered by the California Specialized Training Institute.\"", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "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. This course is one of a series of courses required for Company Officer certification by California State Fire Training.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 181E", "subject": "FIR", "number": "181E", "title": "Company Officer 2E: Wildland Incident Operations", "units": "2.5", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 42 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "1. Completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements, or four (4) years as a career firefighter or six (6) years as a volunteer firefighter 2. Company Officer 2D: All-Risk Command Operations. 3. S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior (classroom delivery only).", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course will provide 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 wildland fire, establishing an incident command post, creating an incident action plan, and completing incident records and reports. This course is one of a series of courses required for Company Officer certification by California State Fire Training.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 182A", "subject": "FIR", "number": "182A", "title": "Chief Fire Officer 3A: Human Resource Management", "units": "2.5", "hours": "2.5 hours lecture weekly, 30 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer by completing Company Officer 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, and Instructor I, or five (5) years as a career officer (Lieutenant or higher), or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Lieutenant or higher, or five (5) years CAL FIRE Apparatus Engineer, or seeking Fire Marshal Certification", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides basic knowledge of human resource requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer. Includes developing plans for providing employee accommodation, developing hiring procedures, establishing personnel assignments, describing methods of facilitating and encouraging professional development, developing an ongoing education training program, developing promotion procedures, developing proposals for improving employee benefits, and developing a measurable accident and injury prevention program. This course is one of a series of courses required for Chief Fire Officer certification by California State Fire Training.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 182B", "subject": "FIR", "number": "182B", "title": "Chief Fire Officer 3B: Budget and Fiscal Responsibilities", "units": "1.5", "hours": "1.5 hours lecture weekly, 18 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer by completing Company Officer 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, and Instructor I, or five (5) years as a career officer (Lieutenant or higher), or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Lieutenant or higher, or five (5) years CAL FIRE Apparatus Engineer, or seeking Fire Marshal Certification.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides a basic knowledge of the budgeting requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer, including developing a budget management system, developing a division or departmental budget, and describing the process for ensuring competitive bidding. This course is one of a series of courses required for Chief Fire Officer certification by California State Fire Training.\"", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 182C", "subject": "FIR", "number": "182C", "title": "Chief Fire Officer 3C: General Administrative Functions", "units": "2", "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer by completing Company Officer 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, and Instructor I, or five (5) years as a career officer (Lieutenant or higher), or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Lieutenant or higher, or five (5) years CAL FIRE Apparatus Engineer, or seeking Fire Marshal Certification.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides a basic knowledge of the administration requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer, including directing a department record management system, analyzing and interpreting records and data, developing a model plan for continuous organizational improvement, developing a plan to facilitate approval, preparing community awareness programs, and evaluating the inspection program of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). This course is one of a series of courses required for Chief Fire Officer certification by California State Fire Training.\"", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 182E", "subject": "FIR", "number": "182E", "title": "Chief Fire Officer 3D: Command", "units": "3.5", "hours": "3.5 hours lecture weekly, 42 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer by completing Company Officer 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, and Instructor I: or equivalent, or five (5) years as a career officer (Lieutenant or higher), or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Lieutenant or higher), or five (5) years CAL FIRE Fire Apparatus Engineer.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides students with a basicýknowledge of the emergency service requirementsýrelated to the roles and responsibilities of aýChief Fire Officer including developing a plan forýthe integration of fire services resources,ýdeveloping an agency resource contingency plan,ýevaluating incident facilities, supervisingýmultiple resources, developing and utilizing anýincident action plan, obtaining incidentýinformation to facilitate transfer of command,ýdeveloping and conducting a post-incidentýanalysis, and maintaining incident records.ýPREREQUISITES:ýMeet the educational requirements for CompanyýOfficer by completing Company Officer 2A, 2B, 2C,ý2D, 2E, and Instructor I: or equivalent, ýýor five (5) years as a career officer (Lieutenantýor higher),ýor seven (7) years as a volunteer officerý(Lieutenant or higher),ýor five (5) years CAL FIRE Fire ApparatusýEngineer.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 183A", "subject": "FIR", "number": "183A", "title": "RT-130: Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training", "units": "0.5", "hours": "0.5 hours lecture weekly, 0.25 hours lab weekly, 9 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Basic Wildland Firefighter (Basic 40) or equivalent.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to provide required Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training to agency firefighters and emergency equipment operators. This course is National Wildlife Coordinating Group (NWCG) certified.", "notes": [ "Repeatability: Mandated annual fireline refresher training." ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 190A", "subject": "FIR", "number": "190A", "title": "Executive Chief Fire Officer 4A: Human Resource Management", "units": "1.75", "hours": "1.5 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 30 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Meet the educational requirements for Chief Fire Officer by completing Chief Fire Officer 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and I-300: or equivalent as determined by the Fire Science Program Director.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Executive Chief Fire Officer to perform his/her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The overarching themes of this curriculum are recruitment, selection, and placement of human resources; the development of a positive and participative member/management program; the establishment and evaluation of a list of education and in-service training goals; appraisal of a member assistance program; and the evaluation of an incentive program to determine if the desired results are achieved. This course is one of a series of courses required for Executive Chief Fire Officer certification by California State Fire Training.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 190B", "subject": "FIR", "number": "190B", "title": "Executive Chief Fire Officer 4B: Community and Government Relations for the Executive Chief Fire Officer", "units": "0.5", "hours": "0.5 hours lecture weekly, 0.5 hours lab weekly, 12 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Meet the educational requirements for Chief Fire Officer by completing Chief Fire Officer 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and I-300: or equivalent as determined by the Fire Science Program Director.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Executive Chief Fire Officer to perform his/her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The overarching theme of this curriculum is assuming a leadership role in community events. This course is one of a series of courses required for Executive Chief Fire Officer certification by California State Fire Training.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 190C", "subject": "FIR", "number": "190C", "title": "Executive Chief Fire Officer 4C: Administration for the Executive Chief Fire Officer", "units": "2", "hours": "1.75 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 33 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Meet the educational requirements for Chief Fire Officer by completing Chief Fire Officer 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and I-300: or equivalent as determined by the Fire Science Program Director.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledge needed to perform Executive Chief Fire Officer duties safely, effectively, and competently. The overarching themes of this curriculum are developing a comprehensive, long range plan; evaluating and projecting training requirements, facilities, and building needs; completing a written comprehensive risk, hazard, and value analysis; and developing a plan for a capital improvement project or program. This course is one of a series of courses required for Executive Chief Fire Officer certification by California State Fire Training.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 190D", "subject": "FIR", "number": "190D", "title": "Executive Chief Fire Officer 4D: Emergency Services for Delivery for the Executive Chief Fire Officer", "units": "2.75", "hours": "2.5 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 42 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Meet the educational requirements for Chief Fire Officer by completing Chief Fire Officer 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and I-300: or equivalent as determined by the Fire Science Program Director.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Executive Chief Fire Officer to perform duties safely, effectively, and competently. The overarching themes of this curriculum are developing a comprehensive disaster plan and a comprehensive plan for the organization to operate at a civil disturbance. This course is one of a series of courses required for Executive Chief Fire Officer certification by California State Fire Training.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 190E", "subject": "FIR", "number": "190E", "title": "Executive Chief Fire Officer 4E: Health and Safety for the Executive Chief Fire Officer", "units": "0.75", "hours": "0.75 hours lecture weekly, 0.5 hours lab weekly, 15 contact hours total", "prerequisite": "Meet the educational requirements for Chief Fire Officer by completing Chief Fire Officer 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and I-300: or equivalent as determined by the Fire Science Program Director.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Executive Chief Fire Officer to perform duties safely, effectively, and competently. The overarching theme of this curriculum is maintaining, developing, and providing leadership for a risk management program. This course is one of a series of courses required for Executive Chief Fire Officer certification by California State Fire Training.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FIR 557", "subject": "FIR", "number": "557", "title": "Chainsaw Operations (S-212) (NC)", "units": "0", "hours": "1.5 hours lecture weekly, 0.5 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides an introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine powered chainsaws. Students will practice general sawing techniques, including brushing, bucking, limbing, and felling. Students with Firefighter 1 Training will also learn to incorporate techniques in wildland fire applications and have the opportunity to obtain their wildland fire chainsaw certification (NWCG S-212). Note: Course participation does not guarantee NWCG S-212 certification. Certification is obtained through partnering organizations.", "notes": [ "Enrollment Limitation: 6 to 1 student / instructor ratio" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/lake-tahoe-community-college/schedule/spring-2027/fir/#fir-557", "subject": "FIR", "listedAs": "FIR-557" } ] } ] }