Online College - Fire Technology
FIRE TECHNOLOGY
The Fire Technology degree program at West Los Angeles College is designed for students intending to enter the fire service as a career, as well as for in-service fire personnel wishing to enhance their professional and academic expertise.
The majority of courses within the Fire Technology discipline meet accreditation and certification standards set by the California State Board of Fire Service, the National Higher Education Fire Service Committee, and the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. West offers coursework to meet requirements for an associate’s degree and/or a certificate of achievement in Fire Technology. Students completing the Hazardous Materials course may also be eligible for a State certificate in that area.
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AWARD
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TYPE
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GRAD PLAN
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REQ COURSES UNITS
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TOTAL UNITS
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Fire Technology
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AS
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N/A
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24
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60+
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Fire Technology
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Cert
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N/A
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18
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18
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+ At least 60 degree applicable units (24 total major units) are required to earn an Associate Degree.
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Fire Technology
Associate of Science Degree (AS)
Requirements
The Associate of Science degree in Fire Technology is primarily designed for career and technical education and workforce training/ development. The curriculum is not aligned with course requirements for transfer to a specific major at a four-year college or university.
(24 Units + GE Plan) + All other West requirements for Associate Degree.
MAJOR CODE 2133.00
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Required courses
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Units
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Firetek 201
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Introduction to fire protection
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3
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Firetek 202
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Fire prevention
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3
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Firetek 203
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Fire equipment and systems
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3
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Firetek 204
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Building construction related to fire service
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3
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Firetek 205
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Fire behavior and combustion
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3
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Firetek 216
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Fundamentals of personal fire safety & emergency action
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3
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Elective courses - choose 6 units from the following:
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Firetek 206
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Hazardous materials
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3
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Firetek 207
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Wild land fire fighting
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3
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Firetek 208
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Fire hydraulics
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3
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Firetek 209
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Structural fire fighting
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3
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Firetek 210
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Company officer
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3
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Firetek 213
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Fire investigation
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3
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Firetek 217
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Fire apparatus
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3
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General education (CSU or IGETC)
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36
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Total degree units
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60 |
Fire Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Requirements
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.
MAJOR CODE 2133.00
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Required courses
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Units
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Firetek 201
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Introduction to fire protection
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3
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Firetek 202
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Fire prevention
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3
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Firetek 203
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Fire equipment and systems
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3
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Firetek 204
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Building construction related to fire service
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3
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Firetek 205
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Fire behavior and combustion
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3
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Firetek Elective course
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3
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General education (CSU or IGETC)
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18
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Total degree units
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60 |