FIT S3 - Basic Firefighter Academy

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Riverside City College

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Description:

Prerequisite: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Licensure (EMS 50 & 51 or equivalent) and Fire Protection Organization (FIT-I or equivalent) Advisory: Basic English Composition (ENG-50), Elementary Algebra (MAT-52) and Reading Level II (REA-82) or qualifying test scores Limitation on enrollment: Successful completion within one year of a Certified Physical Abilities Test and a Fire Academy Medical Clearance (once student has been offered a spot in the program) This course provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to safely perform, under minimal supervision, essential and advanced fire ground tasks. These shall include basic rescue operations, including auto extrication, basic fire suppression, prevention and investigation, a basic knowledge of the "Incident Command System"and an introduction to the potential dangers of hazardous materials. In addition, students will learn to use, inspect and maintain various types of fire fighting and rescue equipment. Completion of this course satisfies the manipulative and academic training requirements as established by the State Fire Marshal to become certified as a Fire Fighter I. 235 hours lecture and 325 hours laboratory.

Credits:

19.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.rcc.edu/riverside/

Phone Number:

(951) 222-8000 ext 8979

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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