LMC Fire Technology classes are now being offered at three locations in the county – Los Medanos College, LMC Brentwood Center and Contra Costa College in San Pablo.

Los Medanos College offers three programs to aid those pursuing or working in fire service careers. The first consists of six semester-long classes leading to a fire technology certificate or degree, the second is a State accredited Firefighter I Academy and the third consists of advanced fire officer training leading to California State Fire Marshal Fire Officer certification. 

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. 

Fire Technology

A Certificate of Achievement may be earned by completing the required Fire Technology courses listed below in addition to completion of competency requirements with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. An Associate in Science Degree may be earned by completion of the 21 units of required Fire Technology courses listed below plus College Associate Degree requirements.

These courses may also be used to satisfy the 9 fire technology units plus EMT that are required prerequisites for entry into the LMC Firefighter I Academy.   

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Fire Academy

Accredited by the California State Fire Marshal's Office.

The Fire Academy program is designed to introduce, update, or improve job skills for persons engaged in fire protection careers. The Firefighter I Academy program leads to a Certificate of Completion. A certificate may be earned by completion of competency requirements and 30 units of any combination of Fire Technology and Fire Academy courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

The Fire Fighter 1 Academy is offered in cooperation with Contra Costa County Fire Protection Training Center and the City of Richmond Fire Department. Please call the Fire/EMS at 439-2181 x 3274 for information about the orientation and registration process.

IMPORTANT: Proof of successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), or the equivalent must be submitted prior to the beginning of the 2009 Firefighter I Academy.

Fire Academy Application (PDF)

Physical Form (PDF)

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Advanced Firefighter &Fire Officer Training

Los Medanos College, in conjunction with the Contra Costa County Fire Training and Safety Officers Association, offers classes leading to certifications of the California State Fire Marshal and are committed to providing the highest level of quality training and education to the California fire service community.

Spring 2009 (Enrollment begins March 31, 2009)

Summer 2009