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Kimberly Manner (Acting Division Chair), Behavioral Science (310) 287- 4551 mannerke@wlac.edu
GC-Building, 180 D
Antoine McKnight Battalion Chief, LAFD chiefmck@gmail.com
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Online College - Fire Technology
AWARD
TYPE
GRAD PLAN
REQ COURSES UNITS
TOTAL UNITS
Fire Technology
AS
N/A
24
60+
Cert
18
+ At least 60 degree applicable units (24 total major units) are required to earn an Associate Degree.
(24 Units + GE Plan) + All other West requirements for Associate Degree.
Required courses
Units
Firetek 201
Introduction to fire protection
3
Firetek 202
Fire prevention
Firetek 203
Fire equipment and systems
Firetek 204
Building construction related to fire service
Firetek 205
Fire behavior and combustion
Firetek 216
Fundamentals of personal fire safety & emergency action
Elective courses - choose 6 units from the following:
Firetek 206
Hazardous materials
Firetek 207
Wild land fire fighting
Firetek 208
Fire hydraulics
Firetek 209
Structural fire fighting
Firetek 210
Company officer
Firetek 213
Fire investigation
Firetek 217
Fire apparatus
General education (CSU or IGETC)
36
Total degree units
A Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology is designed for students who are looking for instruction with a high degree of specialization to enhance professional development. Certificates of Achievement vary in length and consist of a minimum of 12 or more semester units.
Firetek Elective course