Division: Applied Science
Department Chair: Rod L. Pavao
E-mail: rod_pavao@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
Phone: (408) 855-5391
Fax: (408) 855-5461
Counseling: (408) 855-5030

Part-time Faculty includes:
Mike McKenna
Mike Burtch

EMT
Firefighter-I Certificate
Fire Technology Degree

Fire Technology Internship

• Internship Training Manual
• Performance Agreements
  Semester 1
  Semester 2
  Semester 3

Career Options:

• Firefighter
• Inspector
• Investigator
• Plan Checker
• Supervision
• Manager

Some career options may require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the Associate Degree level may be required for preparation for transfer to a university program.

A.S. Degree:

• Environmental Technology
• Fire Technology

Certificates:

• Environmental Technology
• Emergency Medical Technician-I

Fire Protection Technology AS Degree:

• To provide the Fire Protection Technology students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively carry out the duties of an entry level firefighter.
• To provide the student an opportunity, through an Internship Program, to meet the State Board of Fire Services on job training requirements for certification as a Fire Fighter I.
• To provide a Statewide uniform Fire Technology Curriculum that meets transfer requirements to the California State University system.

FPT 65-Emergency Medical Technician:

• To provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform as an EMT at the scene of an incident or emergency.
• To provide the knowledge and skills necessary to become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician.

Environmental Technology Certificate:

• To provide the basic knowledge and skills that will enable the student to seek employment at a technician level.

Environmental Technology Degree:

• To provide a curriculum in Environmental, Health and Safety that will enable a student to meet transfer requirements to the California State University system.

Highlights:

• Up-to-date technical information.
• Field trips to a variety of fire service locations.
• Networking with other fire service members.
• Courses offered on instructional television with downlinks to local fire stations for interactive viewing.
• Fire Technology work experience internships.