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Fire Technology
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Fire Technology
The Associate in Science Degree in Fire Technology is designed to provide students with updated skills and knowledge necessary to successfully compete for fire service positions. The curriculum serves as an in-service program as well as pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in the profession of urban firefighting and wildland fire suppression.
Program Overview
As a fire technology major, you will:
- Study a broad overview of fire technology including: fire behavior, fire prevention, fire protection equipment and systems.
- Study the organizational structures and management techniques used in wildland fire suppression.
- Study the tactics used in urban firefighting.
Program Highlights
* Up-to-date technical information
Associate Degree and Certificate of Achievement in Fire
Technology can be completed within two (2) years.
Internships in Fire Technology may be available for students
interested in Work Experience opportunities.
Degree
Associate in Science in Fire Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Fire Technology
Basic Wildland Firefighter
Two-Year Advising Plans
| Degree Type | Degree Name |
| Associate in Science | Fire Technology-AS |
| Certificate of Achievement | Fire Technology-CA |
| Certificate of Achievement | Fire Technology – Basic Wildland Firefighter CA |
| Certificate of Achievement | Cal Fire Academy |
Employment Opportunities
Firefighter
Inspector
Investigator
Supervisor
Manager
Some positions however require a four-year degree for which LCC’s program is a good base for transfer.
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Professional Development Courses
IFSAC PRO BOARD FIREFIGHTER 1 TRAINING
Classes Include: Cal Fire Module 1A, 1b and 1C, SFT Confine Space Awareness, SFT Firefighter Survival, CSTI Haz Mat FRO, SFT Fire Control 3:live Fire and more Complete FFI Training […]
FS 59 CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS
This course equips participants with essential skills for supporting operations-level incidents, including incident sizing, hazard identification, nearby area searches, victim communication, and non-entry rescue. It does not qualify participants for […]
SPRING 2025 LCC FIRE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM-CAL FIRE LMU ACADEMY
The Lassen Community College-Cal Fire LMU Academy offers essential training for an entry-level role on a fire crew, including: Cal Fire Orientation, Firefighter 1B: Haz Mat and Firefighter 1C: Wildland. […]
FS-8-M3540 WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION
Looking to boost your fitness for the fire season? Curious about working as part of a fire crew? Interested in effective habits for firefighters? If so, this course is designed […]
LCC-CAL FIRE ACADEMY MODULE 1A: STRUCTURE
This academy equips students with essential knowledge and skills for entry-level firefighting, focusing on structural suppression. Key topics include firefighter safety, communication, equipment maintenance, fire behavior, water supply, ladder operations, […]
FS 64B INSTRUCTOR 2: INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT
This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the intermediate level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively and competently. At the end of this course, […]
FS 92B-COMPANY OFFICER 2B: GENERAL ADMIN FUNCTIONS
This course provides information on general administrative functions and the implementation of departmental policies and procedures and addresses conveying the fire department's role, image, and mission to the public. This […]
FS 92C COMPANY OFFICER 2C: FIRE INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS
This course provides information on conducting inspections, identifying hazards and addressing violations, performing a fire investigation to determine preliminary cause, and securing the incident scene and preserving evidence. This course […]
FS 65A-DRIVER/OPERATOR 1A: EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
This course provides the student with information on driver responsibilities, recognized standards, and related laws for fire apparatus. Topics include basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire apparatus, and techniques […]
FS 65B-DRIVER/OPERATOR 1B: PUMP OPERATIONS
This course provides the student with information, theory, methods and techniques for operating fire service pumps; including: Types of pumps, engine and pump gauges maintenance, unsafe pumping conditions, pressure relief […]
FS 61 BASIC FIREFIGHTER TRAINING (BASIC 32)
Do you enjoy hiking, training, and hands-on work? Do you enjoy traveling and creating strong friendships? Do you have an interest in working as a Wildland Firefighter? If so, this […]
Degrees and Certificates
Certificate of Achievement Basic Wildland Firefighter
Total units for the Certificate: 19.5 Units
Required Core Courses: 19.5 Units
| COURSE NUMBER | TITLE | UNITS |
| FS 5 | Fire Orientation and Organization | 3 |
| FS-8 | Wildland Fire Suppression | 2 |
| FS 20 | First Aid and CPR for Public Safety Employees | 1.5 |
| FS 51 | Introduction to Fire Technology Careers | 1 |
| FS 60C | Cal Fire Module 1C Wildland Firefighter | 3 |
| FS 61 | Basic Firefighter Training (Basic 32) | 2 |
| FS 72 | HazMat First Responder Operations | 1 |
| FS 74 | Fire in the Interface (S-215) | 1 |
| FS-85 | Understanding Maps, Compass & GPS | 0.5 |
| FS-89 | Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212) | 1 |
| FS-90 | Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211) | 1 |
| FS 98.21 | Volunteer Firefighter Academy | 2.5 |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Achievement Basic Wildland Firefighter, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of fire physics and behavior.
2. Understand and demonstrate the physical requirements to become a wildland firefighter.
3. Understand the basic skills needed to respond to all risks in emergency incidents
4. Perform the basic duties of an entry level firefighter such as line construction, safe and proper use of fire line hand tools including chain saws, safe and proper use of pumps, first aid/CPR, recognizing and dealing with hazardous situations involving hazardous materials, ability to complete an application for employment, fire line safety, radio operation.
Certificate of Achievement Fire Technology
Total units for the Certificate of Achievement: 30 Units
Required Core Courses: 18 Units
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Science Degree or the Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology, the student will be able to:
Safely perform basic firefighting skills as part of the Incident Command System in preparation for an entry-level position at most firefighting agencies.
Associate in Science Degree in Fire Technology
The Associate in Science Degree in Fire Technology is designed to provide students with updated skills and
knowledge necessary to successfully compete for fire service positions. The curriculum serves as an in-service program as well as
pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in the profession of urban firefighting and wildland fire
suppression.
Electives: 12 Units (The student may select any courses
numbered 1-99 to satisfy this requirement.)
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The Scholarship really helped me and my family by allowing us to save up more money so we could afford to go to a four year school next year.
Having the scholarship helped me so much. Having more time to study, more time to practice.
I wanted to adjust to college life and not rush into a big school. Lassen College gave me that opportunity with the friendly staff, smaller class sizes, and good programs […]
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Contact
Dan Weaver
Director of Fire Technology
(530) 251-8829
dweaver@lassencollege.edu
Counseling Office
530-251-8842
lcccounseling@lassencollege.edu
