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University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

Students will develop entry-level expertise in the areas of fire suppression, fire prevention, training and administration. Opportunities also exist with private industry safety programs, insurance companies, and fire equipment manufacturing firms.

The Fire Technology field offers enhanced opportunities for employment to students who have completed CSM's program. Through the expertise of the faculty and the exposure to professional fire service personnel, students can expect to be trained in the latest theories and techniques of fire technology, firefighting skills, and emergency medical training.

Students who wish to concentrate on meeting the basic requirements for entry-level employment are advised to complete the EMT and Fire Academy courses. Fire agencies in California require completion of this training to meet minimum requirements for employment as a firefighter. However, many agencies are beginning to require an Associate degree for entry-level positions.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements
Required Core Courses: 18 units Units
FIRE 715 Principles of Emergency Services 3 units
FIRE 720 Fire Prevention 3 units
FIRE 730 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 units
FIRE 740 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 units
FIRE 745 Fire Protection Systems 3 units
FIRE 748 Firefighter Safety & Survival 3 units
Required Selective Courses: A minimum of 12 units from the following courses: Units
FIRE 714 Wildland Fire Control 3 units
FIRE 721 Fire Academy Preparation 2 units
FIRE 722 Firefighter Academy 17 units
FIRE 725 Fire Apparatus and Equipment 3 units
FIRE 770 Fire Service Career Prep 3 units
FIRE 797 Emergency Medical Technician: Basic 11 units
Other FIRE courses may be used with permission from the Fire Technology Coordinator and with an official course substitution approval on file in the Admissions and Records Office.
Total Required Major Units: 30 - 35

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.