Verdugo Recruit Fire Academy (ND)

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will discuss the skills required for fire prevention techniques; discuss the aspects of fire behavior; discuss the skills required for fire-fighting tactics and strategy; and discuss the skills required for the use of equipment used in fire protection. The Verdugo Recruit Academy is for the new hire firefighters from the Area C fire agencies. The Area C fire agencies include Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena and other Foothill fire departments for a total of 11 cities participating. Recruits from these agencies receive uniform training to assure consistent application of fire-fighting practices within the Area C dispatch communities.

This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.

Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	EMT 139	Introduction to Emergency Medical Services	3
EMT 139; student must be 18 years old prior to the last day of class	EMT 140	Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)	8.5
	FIRE 120	Verdugo Fire Recruit Academy	16
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		27.5

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2014	GCC CATALOG 2014-2015
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.