The programs are designed to provide educational opportunities for persons who are seeking employment or advancement in public or private fire protection agencies as well as persons who are pursuing a higher degree in fire administration or fire protection engineering.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
1. Be academically prepared to demonstrate the skills necessary for entry-level positions in the Fire Service.
2. Apply critical thinking to research, evaluate, analyze and synthesize Fire Service information.
3. Demonstrate through written and oral communication skills a broad knowledge of Fire technology as it applies to a career in the Fire Service.
4. Explain and interpret Fire Service Terminology.
5. Demonstrate the skills and mechanical knowledge of Fire Service tools and equipment.
REQUIRED COURSES:
September 2025
Los Medanos College
2700 East Leland Rd,
Room SS3-301,
PITTSBURG,
California,
94565, United States
Admission to Los Medanos College is open to the following:
1. Graduates of a regionally accredited high school,
2. Applicants who are 18 years of age or older.
In order to qualify for admission, the following is required:
Note from client: this is just for Fall 2020, but at least students will know they can still apply (in fact even a bit later probably).