Fire Technology Fire Service Management - Cabrillo College

Fire Technology Fire Service Management from Cabrillo College is a Campus Associate Fire Management degree that prepares you for a Fire Protection career. Today, fire service personnel are faced with a diverse and complex environment. Firefighters must be well trained to deal effectively with the fire protection problems, emergency medical care response, and hazardous materials emergencies. The Fire Technology Program at Cabrillo emphasizes basic educational skills in mathematics, chemistry, and communications, as well as fire protection curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in the fire protection field. Careers in fire protection include public fire service, fire protection engineering, and education. Positions are available in state and federal agencies and private industry. Thousands of openings for both men and women occur each year in fire service and related fields; competition is keen, however. Most fire departments require degrees or certificates of proficiency as a prerequisite for promotion. High School preparation: Completion of algebra, chemistry, and physics is highly recommended. Associate in Science Degree in Fire Technology General Education Fire Technology Core Courses Approved Electives Electives FIRE SERVICE MANAGEMENT OPTION Core Courses Units FT 160 - Fire Management I FT 161 - Fire Command 1A FT 162 - Fire Command 1B FT 163 - Fire Prevention 1A FT 164 - Fire Prevention 1B FT 165 - Fire Investigation 1A FT 166 - Fire Investigation 1B FT 167 - Fire Instructor 1A FT 168 - Fire Instructor 1B Approved Electives ACCT 1A - Financial Accounting ACCT 158 - Introduction to Non-Profit Government Accounting CABT 156 - Business Grammar BUS 164 - Human Relations & Supervision COMM 2 - Group Discussion COMM 4 - Persuasion and Argumentation CJ 2 - Criminal Law CJ 170A - Law Enforcement Reserve Training PC 832 - Laws of Arrest FT 155D - Fire Technology Skills and Knowledge Modules HS 12 - Stress Management SOC 2 - Contemporary Social Problems View more details on Cabrillo College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fire Management courses.