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Fire Technology
FIRE ACADEMY
FIRE-120 Firefighter 1 Academy - 16 Units
PREREQUISITE: Satisfactory completion of Fire 101 and Fire 102 or equivalent. Satisfactory completion of an Emergency Medical Technician training program including Current NREMT or California State EMT license or certification. Satisfactory completion of Fire 106 or satisfactory completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or valid equivalents. Successful clearance of standard medical physical exam within 6 months prior to the Fire academy. Fire Cadets are required to carry their own medical insurance. ADVISORY: ENGL-095 LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU Provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives. May not be repeated. LR
Off-Campus Class
1904 TTH 6:00-9:50pm SITE Cutino, P Semester SSU 9:00-5:20pm Mandatory Pre-Orientation: is on June 19, 2021. PPE Ordering and Uniforms. Mandatory Orientation: is on July 31, 2021.
FIRE TECHNOLOGY
FIRE-101 Fire Protection Organization - 3 Units
LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU; C-ID FIRE 100X Provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives. May not be repeated. LR
Off-Campus Class
4002 T 1:51-3:20pm HHS Staff, L 8/4-12/15 TH 2:05-3:20pm Class meets weekly as scheduled. Based on changing COVID-19 guidelines, additional social distancing practices may be implemented, including possible conversion to partially or 100% online. This section is open to Heritage High School students only. 4010 TTH 8:30-9:59am LHS Staff, L 8/9-12/15 Class meets weekly as scheduled. Based on changing COVID-19 guidelines, additional social distancing practices may be implemented, including possible conversion to partially or 100% online. This section is open to Liberty High School students only. 4018 WTH 1:17-2:50pm AHS Staff, L 8/17-12/15 Class meets weekly as scheduled. Based on changing COVID-19 guidelines, additional social distancing practices may be implemented, including possible conversion to partially or 100% online. This section is open to Antioch High School students only.
Online and Hybrid Sections
9661 M 11:10-2:20pm ONLINE Grillo, A Semester This is an online course that meets weekly on Mondays from 11:10 until 2:20 pm for a live lecture on Zoom. Contact instructor at: mgrillo@losmedanos.edu for assistance or more info 1896 T 6:40-9:50pm ONLINE Grillo, A Semester This is an online course that meets weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6:40 pm until 9:50 pm for a live lecture on Zoom. Please contact your instructor at: mgrillo@losmedanos.edu for further assistance. ADVISORY: FIRE-101 LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU; C-ID FIRE 140X Fundamentals and scientific principles of fire behavior, combustible materials, extinguishing agents, hazardous and toxin materials, forms of energy and fire prevention/ suppression techniques of all types of fires. May not be repeated. LR
Online and Hybrid Sections
1805 TH 3:20-6:30pm ONLINE Grillo, A Semester This is an online course that meets weekly on Thursdays from 3:20 until 6:30 pm for a live lecture on Zoom. Please contact your instructor at: mgrillo@losmedanos.edu for more information. 9580 W 11:10-2:20pm ONLINE Grillo, A Semester This is an online course that meets weekly on Wednesday from 11:10 until 2:20 pm for a live lecture on Zoom. Contact instructor at: mgrillo@losmedanos.edu for assistance or more info.
ADVISORY: FIRE-101 and FIRE-102 LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU; C-ID FIRE 100X Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers in accordance with local, state and national guidelines. May not be repeated. LR
Online and Hybrid Sections
1903 W 6:40-9:50pm ONLINE Kelleher, J Semester This is an online course that meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:40 until 9:50 pm for live lectures on Zoom. Please contact your instructor at: jkelleher@losmedanos.edu for more info.
FIRE-104 Building Construction for Fire Protection - 3 Units
ADVISORY: FIRE-101 and FIRE-103 LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU; C-ID FIRE 130X This course covers fundamentals of building construction as it relates to firefighter and life safety. Classification of occupancy and types of construction with an emphasis on fire protection features including building equipment, facilities, and fire resistant materials as key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. May not be repeated. LR
Online and Hybrid Sections
1902 M 6:40-9:50pm ONLINE Blackshear, A Semester This is an online course that meets weekly on Mondays from 6:40-9:50pm for live lectures on Zoom. Please contact your instructor at: ablackshear@losmedanos.edu for more info.
FIRE-105 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention - 3 Units
ADVISORY: FIRE-101 and FIRE-102 LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU Fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation. May not be repeated. LR
Online and Hybrid Sections
1540 TH 11:10-2:20pm ONLINE Robinson, J Semester This is an online course that meets weekly on Thursdays 11-10-2:20pm for live lectures on Zoom. Please contact your instructor at: jrobinson@losmedanos.edu for more info.
