Emphasis is on basic principles, relationships and applications to fire protection. Provides career directed students, paid or volunteer firefighters, and fire department members demonstrations of current techniques in the prevention of injuries and promotion of safety while conducting routine and emergency fire operations. Special admission procedures required. These courses are offered on a regional basis to equip certified fire officer candidates with the level 1 courses necessary for fire officer certification. Emphasis is on upgrading the skills and knowledge of students enrolled.
Emphasis is on upgrading the skills and knowledge of students enrolled.
A basic Firefighter I Academy conforming to standards for certification by the California Board of Fire Services. Fire Academy Physical Training must be taken concurrently with this. This course must be taken concurrently with the Firefighter I Academy. Course will promote the proper knowledge and necessary skills for the student to achieve and maintain the physical fitness level needed for a firefighter in the line of duty. It is necessary that a cadet be physically fit in order to pass the physical training portion of the academy.