FSCI 301 - Fire Protection Organization
3 Units

Introduction to the fire service and fire protection; career opportunities in fire protections and related fields; history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; public, quasi-public and private fire protection services; specific fire protection functions. Field trips may be required. Lecture.

FSCI 305 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
3 Units

Theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled; an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques. Field trips may be required. Lecture.

FSCI 322 - Fire Service Career Development/Promotions
3 Units

Fire Service career development, promotion skills and techniques including mental attitude, resume, written tests, oral interviews, strategies, value and confidence building. Field trips may be required. Lecture.

FSCI 332 - Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy
3 Units

Principles of fire control through the utilization of manpower, equipment and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Field trips may be required. Lecture.

FSCI 336 - Rescue Practices
3 Units

Rescue problems and techniques; emergency rescue equipment; toxic gases; chemicals and diseases; radiation hazards; care of victims, including respiration and resuscitation, extrication and other emergency conditions. Field trips may be required. Lecture.

FSCI 337 - Wildland Fire Control
3 Units

Designed to provide fundamental knowledge of the factors affecting wildland fire prevention, fire behavior and control techniques. Field trips may be required. Lecture.

FSCI 362 - Basic Fire Academy
15 Units

Basic knowledge and skills of a fire fighter as set by the State Fire Training. Successful completion of the course fulfills the educational requirements for Fire Fighter I. Materials fee required. Field trips may be required. Lecture/Laboratory.