Health and Safety Sciences Division: Fire Technology

This rigorous program is designed to prepare you to work as a firefighter or help you upgrade your skills if you are already working in the profession. The courses conform to the recommended Uniform Fire Technology Curriculum of the California Community College System.

What certificates/degrees can I earn?

• Fire Technology certificate
• Wildland Fire Technology certificate
• Associate in Science degree in Fire Technology
• Associate in Science degree in Wildland Fire Technology

What other training is available?

• Wildland Fire Academy (Runs during the Summer Session)

• Accredited Firefighter-1 Fire Academy (Runs Fall through Spring semester)

Informational Meetings for FTW Wildland Academy Summer 2024:

February 20th 3:00 PM Room DL-110

March 14th 3:00 PM Room DL-110

March 28th 4:00 PM Room DL-110

Want to pass your physical abilities test? (CPAT, Biddle, Pack Test or Beep Test) Enroll in KINF 133 - Fire Agility! Starting Fall 24.

For information on enrolling in the Emergency Medical Technician Program, click this link: Emergency Medical Technology - EMT | Antelope Valley College (avc.edu)

Questions, please email healthsciences@avc.edu