Fire Technology
27 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
FIRE 51 Fire Academy Preparation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
Prepares individuals for the demanding requirements of the Fire Academy. Also prepares students for the Physical Ability test required to pass the North County Regional Fire Test. The test is broken down into components so that the student can more skillfully pass the exam. There will be time spent on application preparation and interview skills.
FIRE 98 Firefighter Skill Maintenance and Update
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 4.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Must have completed an accredited Firefighter 1 Academy or Must have completed an approved internal Fire Department training program that follow State Fire Training 2013 standards for Firefighter 1 and
This course is designed for currently employed and volunteer Firefighters and covers fire service topics in a classroom and manipulative setting that includes required skills maintenance and updated tactical techniques. All subjects relate to the duties and responsibilities of the fire services in order to maintain a state of readiness. Course may be repeated to cover legally mandated training and new techniques.
FIRE 100 Fire Protection Organization
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 100 X
Provides an introduction to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection; 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 nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics.
FIRE 101 Firefighter Safety
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Encompasses the many dangers associated with the job of a firefighter. Introduces the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives, and the Everyone Goes Home Program.
FIRE 115 Hazardous Materials I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
A review of basic chemistry; storage, handling, laws, standards, and fire fighting practices pertaining to hazardous materials.
FIRE 118 Fire Prevention Technology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 110 X
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, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation and fire safety education. Provides skills necessary for California Fire Service Training and Education system.
FIRE 120 Building Construction for Fire Protection
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 130 X
The study of the components of building construction that relate to fire/life safety. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires/collapses in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies.
FIRE 130 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 120 X
Provides information relating to the features of design 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.
FIRE 131 Introduction to Emergency Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to the emergency management profession. Topics include the history of emergency management, the identification and assessment of hazards, risk, and vulnerability, and the four phases of emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery). Special emphasis is given to the communication function, international disaster management, and the recent influence of the terrorism hazard. The course concludes with a discussion on the future of emergency management.
FIRE 132 Disaster Response And Recovery
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will present the principles that promote effective disaster response and recovery operations after disasters. The course will examine the nature of disasters as well as the roles and responsibilities of various actors involved in emergency management. The importance of addressing the needs of the affected population will be discussed, and will include recommendations to fulfill a variety of important functions (e.g. implementing the emergency operations plan, warning, evacuation, search and rescue, emergency medical care/mass casualties, mass fatalities, sheltering and care, donations management, damage assessment, the disaster declaration process, media relations/public information, individual and public assistance). The role of technology and the importance of communications and coordination will be emphasized along with the incident command system, emergency operations centers, the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan.
FIRE 133 Disaster Mitigation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course explores the disaster mitigation and preparedness frameworks involving private and governmental agencies, the rules and regulations governing mitigation and preparedness, the risk assessment process, and strategies, tools and techniques that are available to prevent or lessen the impact of hazards. Knowledge and skills required to develop programs to reduce losses from future emergencies caused by natural and man-made disasters.
FIRE 142 Fire Ethics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 251 X
Fire ethics will be studied from the perspective of a professional firefighter. Students will examine and explore ethical and moral dilemmas that will confront Firefighters/EMS personnel throughout their career.
FIRE 151 Fire Fighter I Academy
- Units
- 20
- Hours
- 10.00 hours lecture, 30.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- EME 106; certification as an EMT-1; admission to the Fire Fighter I Academy program
- Transfers to
- CSU
A 656 hour fire fighter academy course which will meet the requirements mandated by the California Office of State Fire Marshal for Certified Fire Fighter I training. Covers fire ground procedures, tactics, strategy, safety methods, fire dynamics, equipment usage and deployment, and subject material pertaining to the role of fire fighters within the fire service.
FIRE 160 Wildland Fire Control I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides employed firefighters or fire service majors with a fundamental knowledge of the factors affecting wildland fire prevention, fire behavior, and control techniques.
FIRE 165 Fundamentals of Fire Protection Chemistry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides the student with fundamental information and knowledge of the physical and chemical characteristics of matter, fire, hazardous materials, and basic extinguishment theory.
FIRE 171A Company Officer 2A/Human Resource Management for Company Officers
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 2.50 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Meet the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II or experience as a career or volunteer firefighter.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides information on the use of human resources to accomplish assignments, evaluating member performance, supervising personnel, integrating health and safety plans, policies, and procedures into daily activities as well as the emergency scene.
FIRE 171B Company Officer 2B/General Administrative Functions for Company Officers
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Meet the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
FIRE 171C Company Officer 2C / Fire Inspections and Investigations for Company Officers
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 2.50 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion of a CA Regionally accredited Fire Academy or a signed statement by the agency's Fire Chief or designee stating the sponsored student has completed all SFT training requirements and skills sheets for Firefighter 1 or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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. Applies to California State Fire Marshal Company Officer Certification.
FIRE 171D Company Officer 2D/All Risk
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 2.50 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion of the following: ICS-200.B: Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Hazardous Material Incident Commander (as offered by the California Specialized Training Institute)
- Transfers to
- CSU
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 safety procedures, conducting pre-incident planning, and develop and conduct a post-incident analysis.
FIRE 171E Company Officer 2E/Wildland Incident Operations
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 2.50 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior (Classroom Delivery Only)
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 240 X
This course provides information on evaluating and reporting incident conditions, analyzing incident needs, developing and implementing a plan of action to deploy incident resources to complete all operations to suppress a wildland fire, establish an incident command post, creating an incident action plan, and completing incident records and reports. Applies to California State Fire Marshal Company Officer Certification - additional materials fee required.
FIRE 171F Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Student must have successfully completed ICS - 100 training (in-person or online). Class is offered by the California State Fire Marshal, FEMA, or CSTI. and Student must have successfully completed a Hazardous Materials First Responder - Operations course offered either by the California State Fire Marshal or the California Specialized Training Institute.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides the tools required to assume control of an emergency response to a hazardous materials incident. It focuses on how to assess hazards, manage risk, comply with legal requirements and implement protective actions. This program meets OSHA and NFPA recommendations for training at the Incident Commander level. This class also meets Cal OSHA training requirements. California Specialized Training Institute certified.
FIRE 171G S 290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 2.50 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Proof of successful completion of S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
This is a classroom-based skills 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 as necessary; instructor should stress local conditions.
FIRE 172A Instructor 1 / Instructional Methodology
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 2.50 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Introduction to the Incident Command System (IS-100.B) or National Incident Management System (IS-700.A).
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 250 X
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 2012 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.
FIRE 172D Ethical Leadership for Instructors
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 0.50 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to identify the value of ethical behavior in instructional settings. It describes how ethical norms influence individual ethics and will help students identify a personal ethical perspective, core values. and how they impact communication and ethical decision making to carry out the roles and responsibilities of a California State Fire Training instructor.
FIRE 173 Legal Aspects of Emergency Services
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Course will address the federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services and include a review of national standards, regulations and consensus standards.
FIRE 197A Fire Technology General Topics
- Units
- 0.5-5
- Hours
- 0.50-5.00 hours lecture, 1.50-15.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Topics in Fire Technology General. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title will designate subject covered.
FIRE 197B Fire Technology Command Topics
- Units
- 0.5-5
- Hours
- 0.50-5.00 hours lecture, 1.50-15.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Topics in Fire Technology Command. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title will designate subject covered.