ADMINISTRATION OFFICE:  4675 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville, CA 95667
530.621-0123, ext. 7239

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

FIRE
 

ROP FIRE CONTROL TECHNICIAN  (Y)  #0948

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This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the fire service. This would include city fire departments, county fire districts, California Department of Forestry, California Parks, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and private companies involved in fire service and fuels management. Major areas of training and certification include State Firefighter I Training, Wild Land Fire Training, EMS First Responder Training, Hazardous Materials Training, and CPR Training. As part of their training, students will also be expected to spend part of the second semester in an on-the-job training experience with local fire agencies. All the instructors in this program are full-time firefighters, each having responsibility for that phase of training within their area of expertise.

LAW ENFORCEMENT
 

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ROP LAW ENFORCEMENT  (S) (Y)  #0933

This course is designed to acquaint the student with every facet of the criminal justice field and includes instruction in firearms, elementary law, unarmed defense, rights of citizens, and court procedure. The entire scope of careers in law enforcement is discussed, covering every level from federal to state to local. Students learn how to apply for and pass law enforcement entry examinations.

In addition, students are taught the proper way to complete job application forms and are exposed to a "mock oral," which simulates the stress of an actual job interview. The student has an opportunity to get to know professionals in the field through the many field trips made available. Students enrolling in the program must provide shorts, T-shirts, and tennis shoes. College credit for this course may be available through El Dorado Center of Los Rios Community College.