Program: Fire Technology

Program Description: A program focusing on the theory and practice of fires and fire-fighting. Includes instruction in fire chemistry and physics combustible materials computer science building construction fire codes and related laws fire hydraulics fire command fire prevention inspection fire protection systems fire suppression systems fire arson investigation occupational safety equipment operation emergency medicine and communications.
Program Duration: 2 Semesters/Terms
Program Cost: $2,573.00
Tuition and Fees: $1,173.00
Books Cost: $400.00
Tools Cost: $600.00
Other Cost: $400.00
Pell Grant: No
Prerequisites:
Academy prerequisites include completion of Emergency Medical Technician 1 (EMTC P050) and the course Fire Protection Organization (Fire P101) or its equivalent at another community college. If this training was not completed at Porterville College, students must present written proof of completion the first night of class or they will be dropped. National Registry as an EMT is not required.
Program Occupations: 33201100 - Firefighters
33202100 - Fire Inspectors and Investigators
33202200 - Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Disabled Student Access: No
Other Language: No
Program Provider: PORTERVILLE COLLEGE
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Program Locations

Location Name Address County
PORTERVILLE COLLEGE 100 E COLLEGE AVE, PORTERVILLE CA 93257 Tulare County

Program Contacts

Name Location Name Email Phone
Kim Behrens PORTERVILLE COLLEGE
Contact		 kbehrens@portervillecollege.edu (559) 791-2322

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