Firefighter I Academy (South Bay JPA) Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement Fire Science · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Units: 24.25 units
The Firefighter I Academy (South Bay JPA) Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level employment in the fire service. Coursework includes FIR170D – Firefighter I Academy (South Bay JPA) and FIR150N – Firefighter I Academy Skills and Testing. Topics include but are not limited to: fire service organization, firefighter safety, tools and equipment, fire prevention, incident management systems, wildland firefighting, and fire suppression techniques. Students successfully completing the South Bay Regional Fire Academy program are eligible for California State Fire Marshal certification as a Firefighter I. All courses must be completed with a grade of B or better. Please consult with your counselor for specific transfer requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate effective and safe operation of fire service tools and equipment.
Identify and properly use various fire appliances and nozzles and demonstrate effective hose rolling techniques.
Identify, maintain, and utilize various types of ladders used in the fire service.
Demonstrate proficiency in the donning and doffing of self-contained breathing apparatus.
Identify various forcible entry tools and describe their use.
Operate within the Incident Command System (ICS).
Apply appropriate critical thinking and skills in the assessment of illness and/or injury of a person involved in an emergency situation and apply emergency treatment principles and techniques.