Description
This course is designed to update, improve, and assess the professional skills required by municipal and wildland firefighters. Topics covered include structure firefighting, emergency medical skills, first responder operations, firefighter rescue and survival techniques, and required updates on sexual harassment prevention and OSHA mandates. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet the mandated training requirements put forth by Cal OSHA and the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services.
Prerequisite
Firefighter I certification through the California State Fire Marshal's Office, State Board of Fire Services or equivalent training through an accredited fire academy or wildland fire training program. This course requires handling live fires and other hazardous conditions. Interested students who are not currently employed as a firefighter should contact the instructor of record for an equivalency evaluation.
Units
2.75
Start: Mon Oct 2, 2023
End: Wed Feb 7, 2024
For more information, contact:
Nicole Lara
(408) 229-4244
