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FIRE 810 –  Firefighter Cadet I (CRN: 55333) at Fire Station, CA managed by College of San Mateo for Summer 2024

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FIRE 810 Firefighter Cadet I

Under supervision, students will learn to work in a firehouse environment alongside professional firefighters. Students will be introduced to basic situations in a working firehouse, including hands-on training, emergency response, clerical responsibilities and other duties as assigned. Students will be able to use these hours towards their requirement for their Firefighter I State Certification.

Units: 3
Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree
Pass/No Pass Only
  • Lab hours/semester: 144-162
Prerequisites: Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, a State Fire Marshal certified basic firefighting academy or equivalent as determined by the Coordinator of the Fire Technology program. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Successful completion of a National Registry certified Emergency Medical Technician: Basic course or equivalent as determined by the Coordinator of the Fire Technology program. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Acceptance into a fire agency cadet program. Cadets (or volunteer firefighters) are subjected to an interview process by a fire department before being chosen as a cadet. Minimum requirements to be chosen as a cadet are successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, a Fire Academy, successful completion of an EMT course and possession of an EMT certificate, age of 18 or older, and a valid California Driver License.
Corequisites: None

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Number of Units: 3


Cohort Restriction:

  • FIRE4 - Firefighter Cadet

For more information about the Fire Technology program, including the Fire Academy and Emergency Medical Technician courses, please visit http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/fire/


Section
JX - Laboratory/Studio/Activity
Meeting Date: 06/10-08/02
Meeting Time:
Days: M, T, W, Th, F
Fire Station, CA Room: 0000
Instructor: Robert Fisher
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class June 14, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund June 13, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W" June 19, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W" July 22, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option August 2, 2024
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