Fire Technology- Firefighter Academy AS

Yuba College offers an Associate Degree-Fire Academy Program leading to certification as a Fire Fighter 1 through the California State Fire Marshall.  A career ladder program for Fire Fighters wishing to advance to positions such as Fire Fighter 2, Driver Operator, and Company Officer is also available.  All students are advised to check the Yuba College Website for Fire Technology (https://yc.yccd.edu/publicsafety/home-page/fire-technology/) often for new information relative to application and admission.

Graduates of the Fire Fighter 1 course will have a variety of employment opportunities in local, state and federal firefighting positions.  This program offers two versions of the Fire Fighter 1 academy with and without EMT 1 included.

Student enrollment completions in 2022-2023 are approximately 36, with steady increases projected in the future.  The department has begun surveying and outreach, as well as marketing in the Northern California region.  Due to the fact that the college will now be offering two Fighter Fighter 1 academies, starting in 2023, staff believes that enrollment will double over the next 12-24 months.

Upon completion of the Associate Degree- Fire Academy Program, the graduate qualifies to be certified by the State of California as a Fire Fighter1.  Students who select the fire academy with the Emergency Medical Technician included, will also be able to gain certification as an EMT 1.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

1. Analyze the elements of fire fighter safety and survival, differentiate fire prevention activities, firefighting operations, and types of fire apparatus. 

2. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, appraise and evaluate fire and emergency incidents and identify components of emergency management.

3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fire service industry including history, trends, and best practices. 

Fire Technology-Firefighter Academy AS (Total 20-31)

     Complete the following number of credits 20-31

Required Courses (Total 15-22)

     FIRTC 63-Fire Fighter 1 Academy without EMT 1, OR

     FIRTC 64-Fire Fighter 1 Academy with EMT 1

Required Elective Courses: (Total 5-9)

     Complete the following number of credits: 5-9

FIRTC 1- Fire Protection and Emergency Services

FIRCT 2- Fire Prevention Technology

FIRTC 3- Fire Protection Equipment and Systems

FIRTC 4- Building Construction for Fire Protection

FIRTC 5- Fire Behavior and Combustion

FIRTC 6- Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival

FIRTC 65- Firefighter 1 Certification Testing

FIRTC 66- Basic Wildland Firefighter

FIRTC 69- Firefighter II Academy

FIRTC 70A- Company Officer 2A-Human Resources

FIRTC 70B-Company Officer 2B- General Administrative Functions

FIRTC 70C-Company Officer 2C- Fire Inspection and Investigation

FIRTC 70F- Instructor 1- Instructional Methodology