# Fire Technology - Emergency Management (Associate in Science)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Public Safety Programs

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32694/33138/33115/33354/33001

Prepares student for career in Emergency Management.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Identify and assess hazards in the community to make disaster resilient communities to protect life and property.
2.  Define the role of the emergency manager in preparing for and mitigating the effects of hazards in the community.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 21 |
| FIRE 100 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| FIRE 115 | Hazardous Materials I | 3 |
| FIRE 120 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 131 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
| FIRE 132 | Disaster Response And Recovery | 3 |
| FIRE 133 | Disaster Mitigation | 3 |
| FIRE 142 | Fire Ethics | 3 |
| **Electives (Select 12 Units)** | | 12 |
| FIRE 51 | Fire Academy Preparation | 3 |
| FIRE 101 | Firefighter Safety | 3 |
| FIRE 118 | Fire Prevention Technology | 3 |
| FIRE 130 | Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3 |
| FIRE 151 | Fire Fighter I Academy | 20 |
| FIRE 160 | Wildland Fire Control I | 3 |
| FIRE 165 | Fundamentals of Fire Protection Chemistry | 3 |
| FIRE 173 | Legal Aspects of Emergency Services | 3 |
| **Total** | | **33** |