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Fire Technology A.S. Degree

The A.S. Degree requires 18 units (minimum) in the major plus general education requirements listed in the Yuba College General Catalog. Students are advised to consult with a counselor for assistance in planning.

Major - 18 Units Minimum:

Course
Units
FIRTC 1 - Fire Protection Organization
3
FIRTC 2 - Fire Prevention Technology
3
FIRTC 3 - Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
3
FIRTC 4 - Building Construction for Fire Protection
3
FIRTC 5 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
3
FIRTC Electives
3

Additional Recommended Course:

Course
Units
BCA 15R - Business Computer Applications
3
BIOL 5 - Human Physiology
4
CHEM 2A - Into to Chemistry
5
EMT 61 Emergency Medical Technician I
4
OA 15A or 15R - Elementary Typewriting
3
CWEE 45R - Occupational Work Experience
1-4

Fire Technology (Certificate of Completion)

Course
Units
FIRTC 1 - Fire Protection Organization
3
FIRTC 2 - Fire Prevention Technology
3
FIRTC 3 - Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
3
FIRTC 4 - Building Construction for Fire Protection
3
FIRTC 5 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
3
Electives
9

Plus, select 6 or more units from the following:

Course
Units
AJ 10 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
3
ENGL 1A - Reading/Composition
3
ENGL 51 - Basic Composition/Reading or ENGL 51L College Composition/Reading
3
SPEECH 1 - Public Speaking
3

Total Units Required: 30 Units

Other Certificates of Training Offered

  • First Responder
  • Hazardous Materials