{ "college": "san-diego-miramar-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "FACD", "name": "Fire Academy", "sourceUrl": "https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20814/20885/20887/20815/22209", "courses": [ { "code": "FACD 100D", "subject": "FACD", "number": "100D", "title": "Fire Academy Preparation", "units": "1.5", "hours": "16 hours lecture/48 hours lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course assists students in preparing for attending a State Fire Training (SFT) Firefighter 1 Fire Academy. The course includes simulated entry level firefighter skills, written exams, oral interviews and a variety of physical ability tests, including the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), Biddle, and other firefighter physical ability examinations. Topics include general knowledge of firefighter principles in accordance with State Fire Training Firefighter 1 written and skills exams, principles of exercise, and task-specific exercise training. This course is intended for students preparing to enter a firefighter academy and students who are interested in sharpening their skills for entry-level fire department testing procedures.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 1, "url": "/c/san-diego-miramar-college/schedule/fall-2026/facd/#facd-100d", "subject": "FACD" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/san-diego-miramar-college/schedule/spring-2027/facd/#facd-100d", "subject": "FACD" } ] }, { "code": "FACD 100F", "subject": "FACD", "number": "100F", "title": "Fire Academy Fitness, Conditioning, Health and Wellness", "units": "1.5", "hours": "72-81 hours lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Designed for Firefighter I Academy Cadets, emphasizing lifetime fitness, principles of physical fitness, individual fitness programs, managing body composition, stress indicators and management, nutrition, and development of muscular strength and cardiovascular efficiency.", "notes": [ "Limitation on Enrollment: Special Admission - must be admitted to program.", "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FACD 170", "subject": "FACD", "number": "170", "title": "Firefighter 1A - Structural Firefighting", "units": "8.5", "hours": "408-459 hours lab", "prerequisite": "FACD 100D with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent and FIPT 101 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent EMT course.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is the first in a series of four courses that collectively serve as the San Diego Miramar College Regional Fire Academy (MCRFA). Fire Fighter 1A covers skills and knowledge needed for the entry level firefighter with a focus on the State Fire Training Requirements for Firefighter 1A, Behavioral Health and Cancer Awareness 1A, Confined Space Awareness, Fire Fighter Survival, Fire Fighter Rescue and Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) Operations and Fire Control 3: Structural Fire Fighting. Other topics include firefighter personal protective equipment, hose lays, water supply, ladder carries and raises, fire fighter safety, communications, cleaning, maintaining, and utilizing equipment and tools, building construction and fire behavior, forcing entry into a structure, conducting search and rescue operations, attacking an live fire on a interior structure fire, horizontal and vertical ventilation, property conservation, fire scene overhaul, fire fighter survival, and fire suppression with Class A materials, vehicles, and ground cover. To receive a passing grade in this course, a score of 80% or higher on all written exams and 100% on all manipulative tests is required per California State Fire Marshal regulation. This course is intended for students majoring in the certificate of achievement for the Fire Academy or those interested in a career in the fire service. This course is a requirement for Fire Fighter I Certification.", "notes": [ "Limitation on Enrollment: Special Admission - must be admitted to program.", "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FACD 171", "subject": "FACD", "number": "171", "title": "Firefighter 1B - Hazardous Materials", "units": "0.5", "hours": "24-27 hours lab", "prerequisite": "FACD 100D with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent and FIPT 101 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent EMT course", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is the second in a series of four courses that collectively serve as the San Diego Miramar College Regional Fire Academy (MCRFA). Fire Fighter 1B covers skills and knowledge needed for the entry level Fire Fighter with a focus on the State Fire Training Requirements for Fire Fighter 1B, Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness (FRA) and Hazard Materials First Responder Operations (FRO) Operations and Weapons of Mass Destruction. Other topics include hazardous materials protective equipment, hazardous materials identification, defensive operations, decontamination, and documentation. To receive a passing grade in this course, a score of 80% or higher on all written exams and 100% on all manipulative tests is required per California State Fire Marshal regulation. This course is intended for students majoring in the certificate of achievement for the Fire Academy or those interested in a career in the fire service. This course is a requirement for Fire Fighter I Certification.", "notes": [ "Limitation on Enrollment: Special Admission - must be admitted to program.", "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FACD 172", "subject": "FACD", "number": "172", "title": "Firefighter 1C - Wildland Operations", "units": "2", "hours": "96-108 hours lab", "prerequisite": "FACD 100D with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent and FIPT 101 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent EMT course.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is the third in a series of four courses that collectively serve as the San Diego Miramar College Regional Fire Academy (MCRFA). Fire Fighter 1C covers skills and knowledge needed for the entry level Fire Fighter with a focus on the State Fire Training Requirements for Fire Fighter 1C Wildland Firefighting, S-130 Firefighter Training, S-190 Introduction to Wildland Behavior, L-180 Human Factors, C-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws and Wildland Fire Fighter Safety and Survival. Other topics include Wildland Fire Fighter personal protective equipment, progressive hose lays, mobile attack and handline construction. To receive a passing grade in this course, a score of 80% or higher on all written exams and 100% on all manipulative tests is required per California State Fire Marshal regulation. This course is intended for students majoring in the certificate of achievement for the Fire Academy or those interested in a career in the fire service. This course is a requirement for Fire Fighter I Certification.", "notes": [ "Limitation on Enrollment: Special Admission - must be admitted to program.", "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FACD 173", "subject": "FACD", "number": "173", "title": "Firefighter I Academy Skills Review and Certification", "units": "2", "hours": "96-108 hours lab", "prerequisite": "FIPT 100D with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent and FIPT 101 with a Grade of \"C\" or better, or equivalent EMT course", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course reinforces, combines, and integrates the skills learned in the basic fire academy in accordance with the State Fire Marshal Firefighter I curriculum. Students are provided the opportunity to take the National Capstone tests for International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and National Board on Fire Services Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) certifications. Successful completion of these tests provides the student with the opportunity to apply for employment as a firefighter in the state of California and outside of California with those states that offer reciprocity.", "notes": [ "Limitation on Enrollment: Special Admission - must be admitted to program.", "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FACD 174", "subject": "FACD", "number": "174", "title": "Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician", "units": "0.5", "hours": "24-27 hours lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare an emergency responder to extricate victim(s) from a common passenger vehicle in a safe and effective manner. Topics include sizing up an incident; creating an incident action plan; establishing safety zones; mitigating hazards; stabilizing and creating access and egress openings for rescue from a vehicle resting on its wheels, side, and roof or in a multi-hazard configuration or environment; disentangling and removing victims; and terminating an incident. This course incorporates awareness, operations, and technician training based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006 standard.", "notes": [ "Limitation on Enrollment: Special Admission - must be admitted to program.", "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "FACD 175", "subject": "FACD", "number": "175", "title": "Firefighter 2A - Structural Firefighting", "units": "2", "hours": "96-108 hours lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Fire Fighter 2A covers advanced fire fighting skills, Ignitable Liquids and Gases Awareness/Operations and Fire Fighter 2 Certification Exam testing. To receive a passing grade in this course, a score of 80% or higher on all written exams and 100% on all manipulative tests is required per California State Fire Marshal regulation. This course is intended for students majoring in the certificate of achievement for the Fire Academy or those interested in a career in the fire service. This course is a requirement for Fire Fighter 2 Certification.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] } ] }