Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement

Fire technology is the study of the organization and function of fire prevention and suppression techniques; fire behavior, combustible materials, extinguishing agents, hazardous and toxic material; fire protection techniques and systems; fire command and fire management (supervision).

The certificate of achievement is designed to provide students with skills necessary for employment or advancement as an entry-level firefighter. Students earning the certificate may also choose to continue their study toward an associate or baccalaureate degree in the field.

Past recipients of the COD (College of the Desert) Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology have obtained positions as firefighter, firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and paramedic. This program follows the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model from the National Fire Academy.

Semester 1

Course Code	Title	Units
FIRE 001	Principles of Emergency Services	3
FIRE 003	Fire Protection Systems	3
FIRE 004	Building Construction for Fire Protection	3
CSFM 070	Confined Space - Awareness	0.5
CSFM 075	Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness Level	0.5

Semester 2

Course Code	Title	Units
FIRE 002	Fire Prevention	3
FIRE 005	Fire Behavior & Combustion	3
FIRE 007	Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Safety & Survival	3
BIT 026	Building II & Fire Codes	3