Fire Academy

Training to meet the requirements mandated by the California Office of State Fire Marshal for Certified Fire Fighter 1. 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.

Prepares students for a career in the fire suppression/protection field. The student also receives additional certifications from the California State Fire Marshall's Office.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Students complete the Pre-Hire North County Physical Fitness exam.
2. Students will understand the firefighter role in the community, including knowledge of; firefighter safety, fire prevention, building construction, fire protection systems, fire behavior, hazardous materials, ethics and morality and wildland fires.