IV. Curriculum & Instruction

Our current curriculum is the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) Essentials of Firefighting, 8th Edition (Firefighter I & II). This curriculum is aligned with our dual enrollment partner, Fresno City College Fire Academy, as well as with local and state fire agencies. It is also an industry-recognized curriculum that follows the standards set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

The lessons within this curriculum prepare students for entry-level fire academy training and ensure they meet fire industry–aligned credentialing standards.

One of the key advantages of taking our Fire Technology Pathway is that it meets one of the prerequisites for applying to the Fresno City Fire Academy. The prerequisite course is FIRET 1 – Fire Protection Organization (3 units).

Because our course is offered through dual enrollment, students not only meet this prerequisite but also earn college credit at the same time.

One of the key advantages of enrolling in our Fire Technology Pathway is that it fulfills an important prerequisite for applying to CAL FIRE.

Students who successfully complete our program earn their Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations certification, which meets the requirements outlined in NFPA 470. This certification is a critical component for those pursuing a career in the fire service and specifically for candidates preparing to apply with CAL FIRE.