Verdugo Recruit Fire Academy

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

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.

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
EMT 139	Introduction to Emergency Medical Services	3
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 DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2023	GCC Catalog 2023-2024
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.