The Fire Technology program prepares students for a career in the fire service and provides educational and training opportunities for employed and volunteer firefighters.

The Associate Degree and Certificate programs incorporate the standardized Fire Technology curriculum identified by the offices of the California State Chancellor and State Fire Marshal.

Elective courses are those developed under the guidelines of related fire service training and educational programs such as CFSTES (California Fire Service Training and Education System), DOT (Department of Transportation), FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), F.S.T.E.P. (Fire Service Training and Education Program) and NFA (National Fire Academy).

*Most Fire Technology courses, up to 30 units, may be transferred to CSU.

The Firefighter I Academy is offered through partnerships with the Placer and Nevada County Fire Chief’s Associations and The City of Roseville Fire Department. Sierra College is recognized by the California State Fire Marshal and the State Board of Fire Services as an Accredited Regional Fire Academy.

Students must enroll in FT 100, Firefighter I Academy (476 hours) and PE 200 Fire Academy Physical Training (80 hours). Prerequisites to the Academy require completion of Fire Technology 1, Fire Protection Organization and Health Science 2, Emergency Medical Technician.

The Firefighter I Academy is offered in an extended format (evenings and weekend classes), which enables students to maintain employment while preparing for a career in the fire service. The fall Academy is held August through December, and in the spring, January through late May or early June. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday nights and on Saturdays. Classes may also be scheduled on some Friday nights and Sundays. The Physical Training classes meet on Monday and Wednesday nights.

Individuals completing the Academy may apply to the State of California for a Firefighter I Certificate after successfully completing either one year as a volunteer firefighter or six months as a paid firefighter with a California fire department.

Other Certificates of Training awarded upon completion of the Academy include: (subject to change)
Basic Incident Command System—ICS 200
Confined Space Awareness
Hazardous Materials First Responder—Operational
First Responder Operational—Decontamination
Fire Control 3
Fire Control 4A/4B
Low Angle Rescue
Rapid Intervention Crew Tactics
Vehicle Extrication
California Department of Forestry—Basic Firefighter
S-130 Basic Wildland Firefighter
S-190 Beginning Fire Behavior
Swift Water Rescue Awareness

Acceptance into the Fire Academy is by an application process, which includes a physical examination. Applications for the Academy are available in April for the fall academy and October for the spring academy.

FIRE OFFICER COURSES
The following Fire Technology courses are part of the State Fire Marshal’s certification track for FIRE OFFICER. These courses are designed for individuals currently employed as professional or volunteer firefighters. Individuals without this experience will be unable to contribute to the educational process and utilize the information in a timely manner.

Fire Tec 150 Command 1A-Principles for Company Officers - 2 Units
Fire Tec 151 Command 1B-Incident Management for Company Officers - 2 Units
Fire Tec 152 Fire Command 1C—I-Zone Fire Fighting for Company Officers - 2 Units
Fire Tec 154 Fire Investigation 1A—Fire Cause, Origin and Determination - 2 Units
Fire Tec 157 Management and Supervision for Company Officers – 2 Units
Fire Tec 159 Fire Prevention 1A-Fire Inspection Practices - 2 Units
Fire Tec 160 Fire Prevention 1B-Fire Protection Systems & Special Hazards - 2 Units
Fire Tec 163 Fire Instructor 1A - 2 Units
Fire Tec 164 Fire Instructor 1B - 2 Units

CHIEF OFFICER COURSES
The following Fire Technology courses are part of the State Fire Marshal’s certification track for CHIEF OFFICER and are currently part of Sierra College’s curriculum (Command 2C pending approval). These courses are intended for individuals currently employed as professional or volunteer fire officers who hold a Chief Officer position. Individuals without this experience will be unable to contribute to the educational process and utilize the information in a timely manner.

Fire Tec 220 Fire Command 2A—Command Tactics at Major Fires - 2 Units
Fire Tec 221 Fire Command 2B—Management of Haz-Mat Incidents - 2 Units
Fire Tec 223 Fire Command 2D—Planning for Large-Scale Disasters - 2 Units
Fire Tec 224 Fire Command 2E—Wildland Fire Tactics - 2 Units
Fire Tec 242 ICS 300 – 1 Unit

FIRE TECHNOLOGY—
A.A. OR A.S. DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree. Grades of “C” or better must be earned in all courses required for degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
Fire Tec 1 Fire Protection Organization - 3 Units
Fire Tec 3 Fire Behavior & Combustion - 3 Units
Fire Tec 4 Fire Protection Equipment & Systems - 3 Units
Fire Tec 5 Fire Prevention Technology - 3 Units
Fire Tec 8 Building Construction for Fire Protection - 3 Units

PLUS 15 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM:
Fire Tec 7 Fundamentals of Fire Service Operations - 3 Units
Fire Tec 10 Fire Fighter Occupational Safety & Survival – 3 Units
Fire Tec 41 Hazardous Materials—Operational Level - .5-1 Units
Fire Tec 50/Forestry 50 Basic Firefighter Training - 2 Units
Fire Tec 73 Fire Hydraulics - 3 Units
Fire Tec 74 Fire Apparatus & Equipment - 3 Units
Fire Tec 75/Forestry 75 Wildland Fire Control - 3 Units
Fire Tec 77 Fire: Public Education I - 2 Units
Fire Tec 95 Internship in Fire Technology- .5-4 Units
Fire Tec 100 Fire Fighter I Academy - 17.5 Units
Fire Tec 110 Rescue Systems I - 1.5 Units
Fire Tec 130 Firefighter Training S-130/S-131 - 1.5 Units
Fire Tec 150 Command 1A-Principles for Company Officers - 2 Units
Fire Tec 151 Command 1B-Incident Management for Company Officers - 2 Units
Fire Tec 152 Fire Command 1C—I-Zone Fire Fighting for Company Officers - 2 Units
Fire Tec 154 Fire Investigation 1A—Fire Cause, Origin and Determination - 2 Units
Fire Tec 155 Fire Investigation 1B—Techniques of Fire Investigation - 2 Units
Fire Tec 157 Management and Supervision for Company Officers - 2 Units
Fire Tec 159 Fire Prevention 1A-Fire Inspection Practices - 2 Units
Fire Tec 160 Fire Prevention 1B-Fire Protection Systems & Special Hazards - 2 Units
Fire Tec 163 Fire Instructor 1A - 2 Units
Fire Tec 164 Fire Instructor 1B - 2 Units
Fire Tec 201 Wildland Fire Suppression Tactics - 1.5 Units
Fire Tec 202 Hazardous Materials Incident Commander - 1.5 Units
Fire Tec 203 Basic Wildland Firefighting Safety - 1.5 Units
Fire Tec 204 Fire—Arson Detection - 1 Unit
Fire Tec 205 Incident Management II - 1.5 Units
Fire Tec 209 Incident Command System: Field Observer/Display Processor - 1.5 Units
Fire Tec 213 Incident Command System: Operations Section Chief - 2 Units
Fire Tec 220 Fire Command 2A-Command Tactics at Major Fires - 2 Units
Fire Tec 223 Fire Command 2D-Planning for Large-Scale Disasters - 2 Units
Fire Tec 224 Fire Command 2E-Wildland Fire Tactics - 2 Units
Fire Tec 232 Wildfire Origin and Cause Determination - 1 Unit
Fire Tec 241 Incident Command System I-200 -.5 Units
Fire Tec 242 Incident Command System I-300 - 1 Unit
Fire Tec 243 Incident Command System I-400 - 1 Unit
Fire Tec 244 Incident Command System: Division/Group Supervisor - 1 Unit
Fire Tec 246 Incident Command System: Strike Team/Task Force Leader - 1.5 Units
Fire Tec 262 Fire Investigation 2A: Criminal & Legal Procedures - 2 Units
Fire Tec 263 Fire Investigation 2B: Field Case Studies - 2 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 30