FIRE TECHNOLOGY
Certificate of Achievement Fire Technology · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This curriculum was developed jointly by the Curriculum Committee of the California Fire Chiefs’ Association and the College Advisory Committee and is intended for firefighters, fire officers, and interested students.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 18 | |
| FTEC 101 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| FTEC 102 | Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Safety & Survival | 3 |
| FTEC 103 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FTEC 104 | Fire Prevention Technology | 3 |
| FTEC 105 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FTEC 106 | Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3 |
| Choose 6 units from the following: | 6-18 | |
| EMT 110 | Emergency Medical Technician Academy (formerly EMT 093) | 9 |
| FAC 118 | Firefighter I, Basic Fire Academy | 18 |
| FTEC 044 | Physical Fitness and Ability for the Firefighter | 3 |
| FTEC 045 | Firefighter Entrance Examination Techniques | 3 |
| FTEC 107 | Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| EMT 100 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| WFT 101 | Wildland Fire Behavior | 3 |
| Total | 24-36 | |