Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Fire Administration Option

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

The certificate program in fire administration is designed to prepare students for careers as fire service officers. The program meets requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services Company Officer and college or university preparation. Transcript evaluation may allow up to a maximum of 18 units of credit for previous fire service education.

Demonstrate the ability to manage all-risk emergency incidents at the Fire Officer level.

Apply leadership and management theories and decision-making models as they relate to the local, state and federal standards and practices.

Analyze complex emergency response scenarios and effectively identify strategies and tactics for successful mitigation.

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

4 units
FOT 150A
Company Officer 2A: Human Resource Management for Company Officers
This course provides information on the use of human resources to accomplish assignments, evaluate member performance, supervise personnel, and integrate health and safety plans, policies, and procedures into daily activities as well as the emergency scene. This course is designed for aspiring company officers seeking CFSTES Fire Officer (Level I and II) certification. Materials fee required for State Fire Training Certificate. May not be offered every semester.
  • Prerequisite: Meet the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II or four (4) years as a career fire fighter or six (6) years as a volunteer fire fighter.
FOT 150B
Company Officer 2B: General Administration Functions for Company Officers
This course provides information on general administrative functions and the implementation of department policies and procedures and addresses conveying the fire department’s role, image, and mission to the public. This course is designed for aspiring company officers seeking CFSTES Fire Officer (Level I and II) certification. Materials fee required for State Fire Training Certificate. May not be offered every semester.
  • Recommended Preparation: Meet the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II or four (4) years as a career fire fighter, or six (6) years as a volunteer fire fighter.
FOT 150C
Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections and Investigations
This course provides information on conducting inspections, identifying hazards and addressing violations, performing a fire investigation to determine preliminary cause and securing the incident scene and preserving evidence. Applies to State Fire Marshal Company Officer certification. Additional materials fee required for State Certificate Fee. This class may not be offered every semester.
  • Corequisite (Previous or Concurrent): Meet the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II or four (4) years as a career fire fighter, or six (6) years as a volunteer fire fighter.


Second Semester

3 units
FOT 150D
Company Officer 2D: All-Risk Command Operations for Company Officers
This course provides information on conducting incident size-up, developing and implementing an initial plan of action involving single and multi-unit operations for various types of emergency incidents to mitigate the situation following agency safety procedures, conducting pre-incident planning, and develop and conduct a post-incident analysis. Additional fees may be required for State Certificate(s).
  • Prerequisite: Completion of a CSFM (California State Fire Marshal) accredited fire academy
  • Prerequisite: completion of IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress) accredited fire academy
  • Prerequisite: completion of a Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System fire academy
  • Prerequisite: a signed statement by the agency's fire chief or designee stating the sponsored student has completed all SFT training requirements and skills sheets for Firefighter-1
  • Prerequisite: ICS 200 (online certificate).
  • Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: Hazardous Material Incident Commander (as offered by the California Specialized Training Institute).
FOT 150E
Company Officer 2E: Wildland Incident Operations for Company Officers
This course provides information on evaluating and reporting incident conditions, analyzing incident needs, developing and implementing a plan of action to deploy incident resources completing all operations to suppress a Wildland fire, establishing an incident command post, creating an incident action plan, and completing incident records and reports. Applies to State Fire Marshal Company Officer certification. Additional materials fee required for State Certificate Fee. This class may not be offered every semester.
  • Prerequisite: S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior (classroom delivery only). Students must bring proof of course completion to first class meeting or they will be dropped from the course
  • Prerequisite: Meets the educational requirements of Fire Fighter II or four (4) years as a career fire fighter, or six (6) years as a volunteer fire fighter

Third Semester

1 unit
FOT 205
Instructor I: Instructional Methodology
This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2012 edition of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. At the end of this course, candidates for Instructor I certification will be able to teach and deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan utilizing instructional aids and evaluation instruments. The Instructor I will also be able to adapt a lesson plan and complete the reporting requirements to the local jurisdiction. Designed for: Personnel preparing for a college level fire instructor, company officer, or State Fire Training (SFT) Certified Training Instructor position. Applies to CSFM certification for Instructor I. Additional course material fee is required for CSFM certificate. May not be offered every semester.
  • Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: Completion of one of the following certificates is recommended: Introduction to the Incident Command System (IS-100.B), FEMA or National Incident Management System (IS-700.A), FEMA