Fire Public Safety
7 courses · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
FSA 002 California Ocean Lifeguard-Aquatic Rescue Response Skills
- Units
- 0.5-9.5
- Hours
- 9 Lecture, 16-486 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Faculty will determine the student's eligibility to register for the class based on the minimum qualifications required by the agency.
This course provides ocean lifeguards the occupational education and training needed to maintain adequate levels of knowledge to continue to perform lifesaving tasks. In addition to maintaining the minimum standards necessary for their positions, students are provided drills and formal training needed to ensure high levels of performance.
FSA 005 EMT Recertification
- Units
- 0.3-1.5
- Hours
- 6-24 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: Students must be in possession of a current EMT State certification or EMT National Registry certification.
Training and update for current EMTs.
FSA 014 Rescue Operations- Refresher
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 12 Lecture, 10-24 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: FAC 060 or equivalent
This course provides a review of the skills and knowledge needed for the professional fire fighter to perform his/her rescue duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2013 edition of NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.
FSA 016A CA Fire Service Administrative Requirements
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 9-25 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: FAC 060A and FAC 060B and FAC 060C
This course covers the duties and responsibilities of a Firefighter, departmental communications, ethical principles and prevention of sexual harassment. Content is based on the NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications and the California State requirements for government employees. There may be additional material fees. This course may not be offered every semester. NOTE: Requisite skills and knowledge learned in a basic fire academy will not be retaught.
FSA 017 Firefighter Refresher- Core Competencies
- Units
- 0.5-9.5
- Hours
- 9 Lecture, 0-500 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: FAC 060A or equivalent as approve by Fire Technology Department. and FAC 060B and FAC 060C
Students are provided the opportunity to apply and reinforce their knowledge, refresh their skills, and demonstrate continuing proficiency of their Job Performance Requirements as identified by the Office of the California State Fire Marshal and other certifying agencies. The focus is on mandated continuing education requirements for fire service personnel and the training needs of the jurisdiction.
FSA 018 Firefighter Survival
- Units
- 0.4
- Hours
- 4 Lecture, 12 Lab
- Advisory
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: and
This course provides students with a greater understanding of the need for situational awareness, firefighter survival skills, and the technical survival skills to help firefighters avoid committing fatal errors on the fireground.
FSA 027 Wildland Fire Safety Training Refresher
- Units
- 0.2-1
- Hours
- 4-16 Lecture, 1-10 Lab
This course focuses on operations and decision-making issues related to fireline and all-hazard incident safety. Topics include entrapment avoidance, current issues, other hazard and safety issues, and fire shelter in order to prepare firefighters for the upcoming fire season.