Program Description:	A program focusing on the theory and practice of fires and fire-fighting. Includes instruction in fire chemistry and physics, combustible materials, computer science, building construction, fire codes and related laws, fire hydraulics, fire command, fire prevention/inspection, fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, fire/arson investigation, occupational safety, equipment operation, emergency medicine and communications.
Program Duration:	844 Hours
Program Cost:	$2,000.00
Tuition and Fees:	$2,000.00
Books Cost:	$0.00
Tools Cost:	$0.00
Other Cost:	$0.00
Pell Grant:	No
Prerequisites:	Prerequisite of: EMTC B51 EMR-Emergency Medical Responder - OR - EMTC B50 Emergency Medical Technician. The applications are available at the Olive Drive Fire Training Facility and Bakersfield College (at the Fire Tech. office Weill Institute, 21st & Chester). The physical agility test will be the CPAT and it will be held at the Olive Drive Fire Training Facility (the date will be noted in the packet). Note: if you have a current CPAT card you will not have to take the CPAT, you must show your current CPAT certification card when turning in your application. See your packet for specific information.
Program Occupations:	33201100 - Firefighters
Disabled Student Access:	No
Other Language:	No
Program Provider:	Kern Community College District
Locally Approved Counties:
Request Information via:

Location Name	Address	County
Bakersfield College	1801 PANORAMA DR, Bakersfield CA 93301	Kern County

Program Contacts

Name	Location Name	Email	Phone
Anthony Cordova	Bakersfield College Contact	anthony.cordova@bakersfieldcollege.edu	(661) 395-4787
Cindi Swoboda	Bakersfield College Contact	cswoboda@bakersfieldcollege.edu	(661) 395-4089
Dominica Rivera-Dominguez	Bakersfield College Contact	domriver@bakersfieldcollege.edu	(661) 395-4316

Program: Fire Fighter I Academy- BC