Victor Valley College’s Fire Technology Department is an accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) as designated by the Office of the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM). As an ARTP, the VVC Fire Technology Department is authorized to deliver a CSFM Accredited Firefighter I Academy and a full suite of CSFM courses leading to advanced levels of certification. In addition, the VVC Fire Technology Department is authorized by CSFM to deliver Fire Fighter I certification examinations in support of CSFM's accreditation by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board).
Students must complete all required prerequisites before applying to the academy. Entrance into the academy is done by application completion and in the order they are received. Consideration is given to those who have their EMS license/certificate over those who have just completed the class. Visit the VVC Fire Technology website for details.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Prerequisites before entering the Fire Fighter Academy | ||
| EMS 60 | Emergency Medical Technician | 9.5 |
| FIRE 61B | Confined Space Rescue Awareness | 0.5 |
| FIRE 66 | Basic Incident Command | 1.0 |
| FIRE 82A | Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational | 1.5 |
| Total Units | 12.5 | |
Once students are admitted into the Fire Academy, they will enroll in FIRE 95 Basic Fire Academy which is 13.5 unit course. In addition to this course there is required coursework that is embedded into the Fire Academy. The following courses will be taken during the same semester as FIRE 95.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FIRE 140A | Firefighter Physical Agility Entrance Exam Techniques | 2.5 |
| FIRE 61E | Firefighter Survival and Rapid Intervention Crew Operations | 1.0 |
| FIRE 61H | Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational | 0.5 |
| FIRE 63A | Auto Extrication | 0.5 |
| FIRE 82C | First Responder Operational Weapons of Mass Destruction | 0.17 |
| FIRE 82D | Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Decontamination | 0.17 |
| FIRE 95 | Basic Fire Academy | 10.5 |
| Total Units | 15.34 | |