# Fire Technology (NFIR) courses

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22175/25326/23988/25455/24029

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### NFIR 015 — Practical Experience in Fire Suppression

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 0 Lecture, 1-500 Lab
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 4 sections (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/summer-2026/nfir.md); Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/nfir.md)

This course is designed to provide fire technology students or those involved in a related fire science subject to expand on their knowledge in the major points of fire service. Topics include the traditions of the fire service, general development of a firefighter, ethical and moral standards, and other related issues pertaining to the fire service. Students will receive individualized instruction tailored to their personal plan of study.

### NFIR 020 — Basic Fire Technology Preparation Course

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 2-20 Lecture, 2-80 Lab
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/nfir.md)

This course is designed for students who are interested in gaining knowledge in and being exposed to basic manipulative skills for preparing to enroll in the Fire Academy, Wildland Fire Academy, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) programs. Topics covered include introduction the Fire Technology Programs and exposure to basic manipulative skills expected of students for the Fire Academy, Wildland Fire Academy, and EMT programs.