Imperial Valley College

Imperial Valley College Fire Technology Program

The Fire Technology Program is designed to expand skills/knowledge in the areas of building and life safety, fire prevention, and fire protection services and for the transition from Firefighter to Fire Officer. Thirty-three (33) units are required for the certificate and degree. Completion of the six (6) Core classes is required prior to enrolling in any of the 200 level courses.

I.	Required Core classes
	FIRE		100		Fire Protection Organization		3.0
	FIRE		101		Fire Prevention Technology		3.0
	FIRE		102		Fire Protection Equipment & Systems		3.0
	FIRE		103		Building Construction for Fire Protection		3.0
	FIRE		104		Fire Behavior and Combustion		3.0
	FIRE		108		Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival		3.0
					Subtotal:		18.0
II.	15 units from the following courses:
	AJ/CSI		120 *		Public Safety Communications		3.0
	FIRE		109 *		Hazardous Materials 1st Responder		2.0
	CIS		101		Introduction to Information Systems		3.0
	FIRE/EMT		105*		Emergency Medical Technician I		7.5

*Recommended
** Core courses required for 200 level courses in addition to Fire Fighter II and/or experience, as mandated CA State Fire Training
		FIRE		220**		Fire Apparatus 1A	2.5
		FIRE		221**		Fire Apparatus 1B	2.5
		FIRE		222**		Fire Investigation 1A	2.5
		FIRE		223**		Fire Investigation 1B	2.5
		FIRE		224**		Fire Management 1	2.5
		FIRE		225**		Fire Prevention 1A	2.5
		FIRE		226**		Fire Prevention 1B	2.5
		FIRE		227**		Fire Instructor 1A	2.5
		FIRE		228**		Fire Instructor 1B	2.5
		FIRE		229**		Fire Command 1A	2.5
		FIRE		230**		Fire Command 1B	2.5
		FIRE		231**		Incident Command System (ICS 300)	1.5
		FIRE		232**		Public Education 1	2.5
		FIRE		233**		Fire Command 1C	2.5
		FIRE		234**		Fire Prevention 1C	2.5
		FIRE		235**		Fire Instructor 2A	2.5

Additional general education requirements are needed for the degree. Refer to the IVC catalog found online at www.imperial.edu. Students new to IVC must apply to IVC before enrolling. To begin your education plan, contact the Counseling Center at 1-760-355-6246 to meet with the Public Safety Counselor. For more information, contact the Health & Public Safety Division at 1-760-355-6483 or 6348.