Fire Technology
8 courses · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
FTC 101 Fire Protection Organization
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 100 X
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives.
FTC 102 Fire Behavior and Combustion
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 140 X
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.
FTC 103 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 150 X
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services.
FTC 104 Fire Prevention
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: FTC 101 and FTC 102
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 110 X
This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; community risk reduction; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plan review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation.
FTC 105 Building Construction for Fire Protection
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: FTC 101 and FTC 102
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 130 X
This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
FTC 106 Fire Protection Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: FTC 101 and FTC 102
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 120 X
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers.
FTC 121 Physical Fitness for Public Safety Personnel
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: FTC 121L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This lecture class provides information on exercise physiology and nutrition as it relates to public safety personnel. Topics include the components of a tactical fitness program such as metabolic conditioning, neuromuscular fitness, body composition, and mobility. Other topics include progressive overload, specificity of training, periodization, stress management, injury and disease prevention, and diet and nutrition for health and performance.
FTC 121L Physical Fitness for Public Safety Personnel - Performance and Assessment
- Units
- 0.3
- Hours
- 17 Lab
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: FTC 121
- Transfers to
- CSU
Student will participate in physical fitness and fire-specific activities. Focus is on preparing individual fitness, health, and physical ability for job requirements. Students will be advised of the specific dates and times for the Lab/Physical Ability Practice sessions during first week of the semester at the lab orientation.