# Fire Prevention Officer (A.S. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Fire Academy

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36126/34924/35937

Program Code: SAC.FTPO.AS

Program Control Number: 08749

The Fire Prevention Officer Degree is designed to prepare students as Fire Protection Engineering Technicians and as staff assistants to Fire Protection Engineers; to enable fire department personnel to upgrade skills in the area of fire prevention; to give architects, engineers and persons from other disciplines an opportunity to expand their knowledge of building, life safety and fire protection. Student must complete the general education requirements as outlined in the appropriate catalog.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Perform skills that meet National Fire Protection Association Standard 1031 for Fire Inspector, California State Fire Marshal Standards for Fire Inspector and International Code Council- Fire Inspector.
2.  Analyze, evaluate, and develop mitigation plans for emergency and hazardous conditions that are inherent to Fire Prevention.
3.  Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills, basic math skills, public relations skills and ethical decision making skills required for the occupation of Fire Inspector.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Fire Technology Courses. Complete all of the courses listed below.** | | 15 |
| FTC 101 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| FTC 102 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FTC 104 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FTC 105 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FTC 106 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| **Fire Officer Courses. Complete all of the courses listed below.** | | 11 |
| FOT 130A | Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration | 1.5 |
| FOT 130B | Fire Inspector 1B: Introduction to Fire and Life Safety | 1.5 |
| FOT 130C | Fire Inspector 1C: Field Inspection | 1.5 |
| FOT 130D | Fire Inspector 1D: Field Inspector | 1 |
| FOT 136 | Fire Inspector 2A: Fire Prevention Administration | 1 |
| FOT 137 | Fire Inspector 2B: Fire and Life Safety Requirements | 1.5 |
| FOT 138 | Fire Inspector 2C: Inspecting Fire & Life Safety Systems and Equip. | 1 |
| FOT 139 | Fire Inspector 2D: Hazardous Materials, Operations, and Processes | 2 |
| **Total** | | **26** |