Fire Academy AA

The Fire Academy degree program prepares students for entry-level employment in the fire service and augments the existing Fire Academy certificate. Coursework includes FIR170K - Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy Orientation Class, FIR170L - Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy, Part A, FIR170M - Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy, Part B, and HEA140E – Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Topics include but are not limited to: fire service organization, firefighter safety,tools and equipment, fire prevention, incident management systems, wildland firefighting, fire suppression techniques, and pre-hospital emergency medical skills.

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The Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy Associate of Arts (AA) will be awarded upon completion of 38.75 units in the four-course sequence. Required coursework can be completed over two academic years, but the expectation is that many students will be working full-or part-time and will complete the entire degree requirements over three or more years.

Students successfully completing the program and meeting additional industry specific requirements are eligible for California State Fire Marshal certification as a Firefighter I and National Registry certification as an EMT. The curriculum may also academically prepare the student for transfer to a 4-year university to complete a Baccalaureate degree program. All courses must be completed with a grade of B or better.Please consult with your counselor for specific transfer requirements. Lake Tahoe Community College is an Accredited Regional Training Program through the California State Fire Marshal and the State Board of Fire Services. The Fire Academy degree program follows California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I curriculum standards and the National Fire Protection’s (NFPA) Standard 1001,Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This standard is recognized across the United States as the professional qualification standard for all firefighters. Additionally, the EMT portion of the program is approved by the El Dorado County EMS Agency and is recognized throughout the State of California. Successful completion of HEA140E allows students to take the EMT National Registry Exam.