Fire Technology Program
Santa Rosa Junior College – Public Safety Training Center
The Fire Technology Program at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is approved by the California State Fire Marshal’s Office and the State Board of Fire Services as an accredited regional academy. We offer multiple pathways for individuals interested in a fire service career, including:
- Certificate in Fire Technology
- Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree in Fire Technology
- Firefighter I Academy
- In-Service Training Courses
Students interested in entering the fire service are strongly encouraged to complete either the Certificate or A.S. Degree in Fire Technology. For those seeking certification as a firefighter in California, completing the Firefighter I Academy (or another accredited academy) is the recognized minimum requirement.
We also offer a variety of career development and in-service training opportunities for current fire service personnel (both paid and volunteer).
Fire Technology Certificate
The Certificate in Fire Technology is designed for students who want a career in the fire service but do not plan to pursue a four-year degree. This certificate is awarded upon completing:
- 18 units of core courses (see below)
- 12 additional units of approved program electives, including eligible in-service courses such as SFM CFSTES and FSTEP classes
Core Requirements (18 units):
| Course | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Fire 71 | Fire Protection & Organization | 3.0 |
| Fire 72 | Fire Behavior & Combustion | 3.0 |
| Fire 73 | Fire Prevention Technology | 3.0 |
| Fire 74 | Fire Protection Equipment & Systems | 3.0 |
| Fire 76 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3.0 |
| Fire 78 | Fire & Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3.0 |
A.S. Degree – Fire Technology
The Associate of Science Degree in Fire Technology builds on the certificate program, providing a foundation for transfer to four-year institutions such as CSU Los Angeles or Sacramento.
Requirements include:
- 18 units of core Fire Technology courses (listed above)
- 18 additional elective units
- Completion of General Education requirements (unit total varies by General Education Pattern; see SRJC Program of Study)
Company Officer Certificate
This Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who already hold State Fire Training Firefighter II certification and wish to advance to a supervisory position.
The program includes:
- 19.5 units of core courses (see below)
- 10.5 additional elective units, including eligible in-service courses such as SFM CFSTES and FSTEP classes
Core Requirements (19.5 units):
| Course | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FIRE 50 | Ethical Leadership in the Classroom | 0.5 |
| FIRE 69 | S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior | 2.0 |
| FIRE 80 | Human Resource Management for Company Officers | 2.0 |
| FIRE 81 | Fire Administration for Company Officers | 1.0 |
| FIRE 82 | Fire Inspections & Investigations for Company Officers | 2.0 |
| FIRE 83 | All Risk Command Operations for Company Officers | 2.0 |
| FIRE 84 | Wildland Incident Operations for Company Officers | 2.0 |
| FIRE 85 | Hazardous Materials Incident Commander | 2.0 |
| FIRE 86A | Fire Service Instructor I | 2.0 |
| FIRE 90 | Firefighting Tactics and Strategy | 3.0 |
| FIRE 91 | ICS-200 Basic Incident Command System | 1.0 |
A.S. Degree – Company Officer
The A.S. Degree in Company Officer provides both supervisory skills and a pathway to further education at a four-year institution.
Requirements include:
- 19.5 units of core Company Officer courses (listed above)
- 19.5 additional elective units
- Completion of General Education requirements (unit total varies; see SRJC Program of Study)
Contact Us
For more information about Fire Technology courses and programs, contact:
Nikki Soto
Phone: (707) 836-2907
Email: nsoto@santarosa.edu