FIRTC 61Fire Academy w/o EMT 1

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Provides students with the basic knowledge and skills to work in the fire service. Following the California State Firefighter 1 and 2 curriculums, students will be provided training in basic concepts including fire department organization, firefighter safety, firefighter behavioral health and cancer awareness, communications, structural fire suppression operations, rescue operations, hazardous material awareness and operations, wildland fire suppression operations, equipment operation and maintenance, fire and life safety initiatives. Includes daily physical fitness training. Prerequisite: FIRTC-60,Title 22 Public Safety First Aid/ CPR Course (21 hour) OR Public Safety-First Aid or higher qualification and CPR healthcare provider certification or equivalent. Entrance Requirement: - Medical Clearance is required. - Must be 18 years old at time of program start or have parent permission and waiver of liability if under 18 years of age. - Must be accepted into the Fire Fighter Academy program. Limitations on Enrollment: Course not open for credit for students with credit in FIRTC 63 or FIRTC 64, and FIRTC 69.