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Career Outlook Fire Officer Certification

Technology and Health Division
Certificate E0381
The Fire Officer Certificate is intended for in-service firefighters preparing for promotion. It meets the prerequisite educational requirements for fire officer promotional exams.

Required Courses

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    • Supervisors of Firefighting Workers

      Supervisors of Firefighting Workers

      SOC Career Code: 33-1021.00

      Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $46.89

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $136,032.00
      Annual Job Openings
      561

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Firefighters

      Firefighters

      SOC Career Code: 33-2011.00

      Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $30.92

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $80,328.20
      Annual Job Openings
      2,873

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Fire Inspectors and Investigators

      Fire Inspectors and Investigators

      SOC Career Code: 33-2021.00

      Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $33.32

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $93,172.66
      Annual Job Openings
      98

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

      Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

      SOC Career Code: 33-2022.00

      Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $31.80

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $85,820.06
      Annual Job Openings
      41

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages

Certificate & Degree Details

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  • Fire Officer Certification

    Technology and Health Division
    Certificate E0381
    The Fire Officer Certificate is intended for in-service firefighters preparing for promotion. It meets the prerequisite educational requirements for fire officer promotional exams.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    FIRE 100Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections and Investigations2
    FIRE 101Company Officer 2D: All Risk Command Operations2
    FIRE 102Company Officer 2B: General Administrative Functions1
    FIRE 103Company Officer 2E: Wildland Incident Operations2
    FIRE 104Instructional Methodology2
    FIRE 107Company Officer 2A: Human Resource Management for Company Officers2
    FIRE 108ICS 300: Advance Incident Command1
    Total Units12
  • Fire Technology

    Technology and Health Division
    Certificate N0486
    The Fire Science Certificate has been developed to offer pre-employment education for the undergraduate who desires to enter the field of fire science. It also provides the employed firefighter an opportunity for a professional education. Students intending to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    FIRE 1Fire Protection Organization3
    FIRE 2Fire Prevention Technology3
    FIRE 3Fire Protection Equipment and Systems3
    FIRE 4Building Construction for Fire Protection3
    FIRE 5Fire Behavior and Combustion3
    FIRE 13Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival3
    Choose two courses from the following:5.5-19
    FIRE 6
    		Hazardous Materials/ICS
    FIRE 7
    		Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy
    FIRE 8
    		Fire Company Organization and Management
    FIRE 9
    		Fire Hydraulics
    FIRE 10
    		Arson and Fire Investigation
    FIRE 11
    		Fire Apparatus and Equipment
    FIRE 12
    		Wildland Fire Control
    FIRE 86
    		Basic Fire Academy
    KINF 53
    		Physical Training for the Basic Fire Academy
    Total Units23.5-37
  • Fire Technology

    Technology and Health Division
    Degree S2105
    The Fire Science major has been developed to offer pre-employment education for the undergraduate who desires to enter the field of fire science. It also provides the employed firefighter an opportunity for a professional education. Students intending to pursue a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Core Courses
    FIRE 1Fire Protection Organization3
    FIRE 2Fire Prevention Technology3
    FIRE 3Fire Protection Equipment and Systems3
    FIRE 4Building Construction for Fire Protection3
    FIRE 5Fire Behavior and Combustion3
    FIRE 13Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival3
    Required Electives
    Choose two courses from the following:5.5-22.5
    FIRE 6
    		Hazardous Materials/ICS
    FIRE 7
    		Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy
    FIRE 8
    		Fire Company Organization and Management
    FIRE 9
    		Fire Hydraulics
    FIRE 10
    		Arson and Fire Investigation
    FIRE 11
    		Fire Apparatus and Equipment
    FIRE 12
    		Wildland Fire Control
    FIRE 86
    		Basic Fire Academy
    KINF 53
    		Physical Training for the Basic Fire Academy
    Total Units23.5-40.5
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