FIRET 115 Firefighter I Basic Training Academy

The Crafton Hills College Fire Academy includes introduction to basic fire-fighting theory and skills, study of the characteristics and behavior of structure and wildland fires, hazardous materials response techniques, incident command principles, wildland firefighting theory and skills, wildland equipment use, and rescue techniques.

Units: 14.00

Offered: (Fa,Sp)

CSU, Associate Degree Applicable

Prerequisites: Admission to the Academy and FIRET 100 and FIRET 101 and EMS 020 or successful completion of the NREMT (National Registry Examination for the Emergency Medical Technician) or currently certified as an EMT in California

Corequisites: FIRET 049

Lecture: Minimum 116 hours per semester

Laboratory: Minimum 332 hours per semester

Departmental Recommendation: Eligibility for ENGL 101 and MATH 095 or higher and successful completion of FIRET 902X4