FIRS 398 — FIRE ACADEMY ORIENTATION – 0 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Corequisite: FIRS 104 Class Hours: 16 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 48) This course informs individuals for successful participation in the Firefighter 1 Academy and for future employment as a firefighter. The requirements and expectations of the Firefighter 1 Academy will be fully covered so that those going forward as candid ates will be prepared for the Academy's rigor and high performance expectations. Instruction will include such topics as enrollment requirements and prerequisites; uniforms, equipment, and materials; academic preparation; attendance and grading policies; c ertification requirements; standards of behavior and conduct; physical fitness standards; employment preparation and opportunities; career orientation and occupational requirements; and the processes for initial employment and career advancement. This course may be offered in a distance education format. FIRE TECHNOLOGY/WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY LOGISTICS (FTWL)