Quick Facts
Degree Associate Degree, General Studies Degree, Low Unit Certificate
Areas of Study Fire Technology

Students completing this certificate will have the basic firefighting training as required by the U.S. Forest Service and California Department of Forestry for seasonal or permanent employment in fire fighting. This Academy provides the students with all the required knowledge, skills and abilities as required and dictated by the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF or Cal-Fire) for a certificate required by those two wildland fire agencies for seasonal wildland firefighter employment.

Degrees / Certificates

Map your education by viewing the Academic Plan for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

Fire Technology (AS)

This curriculum is planned to serve both as an in-service program and as a pre-employment two-year program for students aspiring to enter the field of firefighting.

Fire Technology – Wildland Firefighter I Academy (C)

Students completing this certificate will have the basic firefighting training as required by the US Forest Service and California Department of Forestry for seasonal or permanent employment in firefighting.

Transferring for Bachelor’s Degree

Ready to transfer for a 4-year university or college or want to stay local? Our Transfer Center and BOLD staff are here to guide you!