LTCC Fire Academy, Part A

Catalog description

This course is the first of two which culminates into the instructional requirement for Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's office. Instruction includes fire organization and responsibility, cultural diversity, safety, use of self-contained breathing apparatus, fire service apparatus and equipment operation, hose and nozzles, ladders, ropes and knots, Incident Command System, and physical conditioning. This is a physically demanding course and the curriculum conforms to standards for certification by the California State Board of Fire Services. Students must complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80%. 100 hours to be announced. PREREQUISITE: HEA140E: Course Completion Record for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or equivalent. AND Must have Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or Physical Ability Test (BIDDLE) certification AND FIR170K with a grade of "PASS" AND Completion of the following online courses: IS 100.c (ICS 100) - Introduction to the Incident Command System; IS 200.c (ICS 200) - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response; IS 700.b (ICS 700) - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System; and IS 800.c (ICS 800) - National Response Framework, An Introduction. The instructor of record will verify prerequisites prior to the first class meeting. Note: After registration fees: $2,800 - $3,200 (physical textbooks with printed access codes, physical training uniforms, Class B uniforms, required safety equipment, gear and rental fees). Subject to change.