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Union High School District
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Placerville, CA 95667
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Fire Control Technician
Public Services Industry Sector

Public Services Industry Sector

COURSE INFORMATION
Instructor:
David Whitt
 
Location:
Union Mine High School (UMHS)
6530 Koki Lane
El Dorado, CA 95623
 
Time:
7:30 - 9:30 am  Monday - Friday
 
Length of Course:
Full school year (August - May)
Students must start the course at the beginning of the fall semester.
 
First semester will be spent in the classroom. Second semester, students will spend two (2) days a week at a community classroom site and three (3) days a week in the classroom.
 
Credits:
10 credits per semester with a passing grade.

Course description

Students in the ROP Fire Control Technician Course will acquire core knowledge and skills in preparation for a satisfying career in the fire  service.  They will develop the operational concepts and manipulative skills  needed when responding to events, such as: structure fires, natural disasters, hazardous material incidents, search and rescue, terrorism, and by providing medical aid to the sick and injured.  During this training, there will be an emphasis on personal safety, the safety of fellow workers and the general public.  Successful students will emerge from this course with overall knowledge of Fire Fighting and steps needed to proceed with a career.

certifications Earned

EMS First Responder Certification
Basic Wildland Certification
American Heart Association CPR Certificate

ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY

High school juniors and seniors who are age 16 or older are eligible to enroll in this course.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Students must provide their own transportation to class. High School juniors and seniors must request this course through their Counseling Office during their school's course selection period (January - February).

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