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The Fire Protection Technology department offers
programs in a wide range of subject areas related to
careers in the fields associated with the technology of
fire protection, rescue, and public safety employment.
This program provides theory and training necessary for
successful performance in a variety of settings and
positions. Emphasis is placed on modern methods of
fire prevention, fire suppression, fire service
management, and public safety. Public and private fire
protection systems, life safety of fire service personnel
and civilians, protection of property through the
application of code enforcement, and the increasing
problems of hazardous materials, emergency medical
services, rescue, urban interface, and arson are studied.
Fire Protection Technology Program website
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Fire Protection Technology Career Pathway
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| Fire Prevention |
| Courses | Units |
| ENGL 101, Reading and Composition | 3 |
| FIPT 101, Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| FIPT 102, Fire Prevention Technology | 3 |
| FIPT 103, Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3 |
| FIPT 104, Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIPT 105, Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIPT 202A, Fire Prevention 1A | 2 |
| FIPT 202B, Fire Prevention 1B | 2 |
| FIPT 202C, Fire Prevention 1C | 2 |
| FIPT 203A, Fire Investigation 1A | 2 |
| ADJU 356A, 832 PC Laws of Arrest | 2.5 |
| Total Units = 30.5 |
| Fire Protection |
| Courses | Units |
| FIPT 200A, Fire Command 1A | 2 |
| FIPT 200B, Fire Command 1B | 2 |
| FIPT 200C, Fire Command 1C | 1.5 |
| FIPT 201, Fire Management I | 2 |
| FIPT 202A, Fire Prevention 1A | 2 |
| FIPT 202B, Fire Prevention 1B | 2 |
| FIPT 203A, Fire Investigation 1A | 2 |
| FIPT 206A, Instructor Training 1A: Psychomotor Lesson Delivery | 2 |
| FIPT 206B, Instructor Training 1B: Cognitive Lesson Delivery | 2 |
| FIPT 381F, Basic Fire Fighter 1 Academy | 9 |
EMGM 105, Emergency Medical Technician - National Registry
OR FIPT 130, Emergency Medical Technician - State Fire Marshal |
6 |
| Total Units = 32.5 |
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| Fire Technology |
| Courses | Units |
| FIPT 100A, Intro to Fire Suppression and Maintenance Manipulative Tasks (Beginning) | 3.5 |
| FIPT 101, Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| FIPT 102, Fire Prevention Technology | 3 |
| FIPT 103, Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3 |
| FIPT 104, Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIPT 105, Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIPT 107, Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy | 3 |
| FIPT 109, Fire Service Hydraulics |
3 |
| FIPT 110, Wildland Fire Control |
3 |
EMGM 105, Emergency Medical Technician - National Registry
OR FIPT 130, Emergency Medical Technician - State Fire Marshal |
6 |
| Total Units = 33.5 |
| Open Water Lifeguard Professional |
| Courses | Units |
| FIPT 115, Low Angle Rescue | 0.5 |
| FIPT 121, Vertical Rescue | 1 |
| EMGM 105, Emergency Medical Technician-National Registry | 6 |
| FIPT 160, Introduction to Open Water Lifeguarding | 3 |
| FIPT 206A, Instructor Training 1A: Psychomotor Lesson Delivery | 2 |
| FIPT 206B, Instructor Training 1B: Cognitive Lesson Delivery | 2 |
| FIPT 311M, Swiftwater Rescue Technician I | 1 |
| ADJU 102, Criminal Law I | 3 |
| ADJU 167, Report Writing | 3 |
| ADJU 356A, 832 PC Laws of Arrest | 2.5 |
| ADJU 361, Current Issues for Advanced Officers | 0.5-2.5 |
| Total Units = 24.5-26.5 |
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*Note: An associate degree is awarded by the San Diego
Community College District colleges in recognition of
completion of a minimum of 60 units of specified requirements.
See the college catalog for details.
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