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It is designed to prepare employed firefighters or students to complete all manipulative and cognitive exams required to obtain the International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)/Pro Board Firefighter 1 certification as designated by the California State Fire Marshal. The course covers the three modules of the California Firefighter 1 certification (Firefighter 1A: Structure; 1B: HazMat; and 1C: Wildland), with topics that include personal protective equipment, structural tactics and strategy, hazardous materials awareness and operations, and wildland firefighting techniques.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 043J", "subject": "FAC", "number": "043J", "title": "Firefighter 2: Manipulative and Cognitive Skills Exam Preparation", "units": "0.148-2.962", "hours": "2-40 Lecture, 2-40 Lab", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This refresher course is designed for employed firefighters and other students who have received training equivalent to the California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 2 Certification curriculum, either through Accredited Regional Training Programs (ARTP) or an Accredited Local Academy (ALA), or having met curricular learning outcomes through experience in the fire service. It is designed to prepare employed firefighters or students to complete all manipulative and cognitive exams required to obtain the International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)/Pro Board Firefighter 2 certification as designated by the California State Fire Marshal. The course covers the Firefighter 2A: Structure module, with topics that include organizing incident management, coordinating fire attack, rescue operations, radio communications, and cause and origin.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 049", "subject": "FAC", "number": "049", "title": "Fire Control Operations, Structures", "units": "0.148-2", "hours": "2-18 Lecture, 2-54 Lab", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides students with the cognitive and psychomotor skills that prepare a firefighter to locate, control, and extinguish an interior structure fire. A review of basic firefighting tactics and strategy for occupancies such as dwellings and commercial, industrial, and special occupancies is included. Skills in hoseline handling, nozzle selection and use, flow path management, transitional attack, advanced victim search (V.E.I.S.) are also presented and practiced. Emphasis is placed on safety to personnel, and crew cohesiveness.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 050", "subject": "FAC", "number": "050", "title": "Fire Instructor I", "units": "2.5", "hours": "45 Lecture", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level professional instructors to perform their duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association (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, adapt a lesson plan, and complete reporting requirements to the local jurisdiction.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 051", "subject": "FAC", "number": "051", "title": "Fire Instructor II", "units": "2.5", "hours": "45 Lecture", "prerequisite": "FAC 050", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for intermediate-level professional instructors to perform their duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, and the 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, evaluate and coach other instructors, analyze resources, and formulate a program budget. All curriculum to meet NFPA and Office of State Fire Marshal Policy and Procedures.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 054", "subject": "FAC", "number": "054", "title": "Fire Investigation 1A: Basic Fire Investigation", "units": "2.5", "hours": "45 Lecture", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "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 current edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 Standard Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators is the basis for this course. All curriculum to meet NFPA Standards and Office of State Fire Marshal Policy and Procedures.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 055", "subject": "FAC", "number": "055", "title": "Fire Investigation 1B: Evidence and Documentation", "units": "2", "hours": "36 Lecture", "prerequisite": "FAC 054", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides information on scene documentation and evidence collection/preservation. Topics include photographing the scene, diagramming the scene, constructing investigative notes, processing evidence and establishing chain of custody, processing victims and fatalities, selecting evidence for analysis, maintaining a chain of custody, preparing a fire investigation report, and disposing of evidence. The current edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 Standard for Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications is the basis for this course.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 057", "subject": "FAC", "number": "057", "title": "Fire Inspector 1A", "units": "2", "hours": "40 Lecture", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is the first of a four-course series designed to prepare fire service personnel or other students interested in becoming a California Certified Fire Inspector 1. It is one of the State Board of Fire Services-accredited courses and applies to California Fire Service Training and Educational System certifications. Topics covered provide a broad, technical overview of fire prevention codes, ordinances, inspection practices, key hazards, responsibilities and authority, occupancy classification and types of construction, egress requirements, fire-resistant assemblies, general fire safety provisions, and principles and procedures for fire inspections.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 058", "subject": "FAC", "number": "058", "title": "Fire Inspector 1B", "units": "2", "hours": "36 Lecture", "prerequisite": "FAC 057", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is the second in the series of four courses designed for fire service personnel or other students interested in becoming a California Certified Fire Inspector. The course focuses on the special hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids and gases, with topics of discussion that include bulk storage and handling and transportation of flammable gases and liquids.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 062", "subject": "FAC", "number": "062", "title": "Driver Operator 1A", "units": "0.148-2", "hours": "2-18 Lecture, 2-54 Lab", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform preventative maintenance on and operate a fire apparatus. Topics include routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions; operating, backing, maneuvering, and turning a fire apparatus under a variety of conditions; and operating all fixed systems and equipment on a fire apparatus. This course fulfills the California Department of Motor Vehicles (D.M.V.) requirements for the noncommercial Class C driver’s license with a firefighter endorsement.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 063", "subject": "FAC", "number": "063", "title": "Driver Operator 1B", "units": "0.148-2", "hours": "2-18 Lecture, 2-54 Lab", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course trains students to operate a fire apparatus under emergency and non-emergency conditions. It integrates the physical properties of modern fire apparatus suppression systems, pump theory, and operation; hydraulic calculations, water supply considerations, relay pumping principles, water shuttle operations, and foam systems operation; and apparatus maintenance and testing. This course includes classroom discussion pumping demonstrations, and pumping practice.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 066", "subject": "FAC", "number": "066", "title": "Hazardous Materials 1B", "units": "2-2.963", "hours": "36-40 Lecture, 4-40 Lab", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is for fire department personnel and other interested students who want to learn about the current laws and regulations pertaining to the labeling of hazardous materials and the United Nations (U.N.) Hazardous Classifications. The National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) guidelines and the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) rules and regulations are covered in this course.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 069", "subject": "FAC", "number": "069", "title": "Hazardous Materials 1F", "units": "2-2.963", "hours": "36-40 Lecture, 4-40 Lab", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course teaches students how to operate on a fire department response to hazardous materials incidents. A basic review of hazard classifications, response concerns when hazardous materials are present, and responder safety is presented. This course also presents response issues related to terrorist acts involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (C.B.R.N.E.) weapons. This class meets the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) 470, Hazardous Materials Standards for First Responders, and the curriculum of the California Specialized Training Institute (C.S.T.I.).", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 074", "subject": "FAC", "number": "074", "title": "Company Officer 2D - All-Risk Command Operations for Company Officers", "units": "2", "hours": "18 Lecture, 56 Lab", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course teaches students to conduct incident size-up and the skills to develop and implement an initial plan of action that involves single and multi-unit operations. Students apply these skills to situations involving various types of emergency incidents, and learn to mitigate each situation by following agency safety procedures, conducting pre-incident planning, and developing and undertaking a post-incident analysis.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 075", "subject": "FAC", "number": "075", "title": "Company Officer 2E - Wildland Incident Operations for Company Officers", "units": "2", "hours": "36 Lecture, 4 Lab", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course covers the process of evaluating and reporting incident conditions, analyzing incident needs, and developing and implementing a plan of action. Students also learn how to deploy incident resources, complete all operations to suppress a wildland fire, establish an incident command post, create an incident action plan, and complete incident records and reports.", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FAC 118", "subject": "FAC", "number": "118", "title": "Firefighter I, Basic Fire Academy", "units": "18", "hours": "126 Lecture, 594 Lab", "prerequisite": "FTEC 044, FTEC 101, FTEC 102, FTEC 103, FTEC 104, FTEC 105, FTEC 106", "advisory": "EMT 110", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed for recently employed firefighters and other interested students. Topics covered include organization of the public and private fire service, characteristics and behavior of fire, fire hazards and firefighter safety, extinguishing agents and related extinguishing equipment, fire protection systems and water supply, incident command system, confined-space rescue awareness, building construction and assemblies, basic fire fighting tactics and strategy, fire prevention, hazardous materials, emergency care, wildland firefighting, rapid intervention, technical rescue, and physical fitness. This course meets the State Board of Fire Services (SBFS), State Fire Training (SFT), and the Office of the California State Marshal (OSFM) requirements for designation as a “California Firefighter I Accredited Academy” (Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) by OSFM). Students who complete this course may receive OSFM certifications in Firefighter 1A (Structural Firefighting), Firefighter 1B (Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness and Operational), Firefighter 1C (Wildland Firefighting), Passenger Vehicle Extrication, Confined Space Awareness, Live Fire tactics Rapid Intervention Crew Tactics, and Firefighter Survival and Incident Command. Students will also receive training for Firefighter 2, and be eligible for Firefighter 2 certifications after completion. Students who pass all OSFM testing will receive or be eligible for IFSAC and Pro Board Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 corticates from OSFM. This course requires completion of a medical physical examination and includes arduous physical activity.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/fac/#fac-118", "subject": "FAC" } ] } ] }