Fire Technology

Train for your Career in Fire Service

Allan Hancock College’s Fire Technology program offers high‑quality educational opportunities for students interested in becoming firefighters or pursuing careers in fire and emergency services. Students learn the fundamentals of safety and efficiency in emergency and fire situations, explore the causes of fires, and develop the skills used to prevent and fight them. The program provides a challenging, hands‑on learning environment in a world‑class training center designed to prepare students for real‑world fire service work.

This program will help you to: 

• Increase your physical and mental fitness
• develop humility, maturity, and accountability
• understand the importance of dedication to the team and self
• become a more competent public speaker
• demonstrate the skill set necessary for a successful career in fire service, environmental technology, and/or emergency medical services
• understand federal and state laws, regulations, and codes of safety and efficiency in all risk emergencies and scenarios of fire, safety, and/or medical services

Deadline: March 16, 2026 to April 30, 2026 by 4 p.m.

Fire Academy Fall 2026 Application

Women's Fire Camp

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Degrees and Certificates Offered

Each program has unique requirements. The order in which you take courses may affect your completion time. Visit the links below to view the program requirements and a general semester-by-semester course schedule.

Associate in Science- Fire Technology

Certificate of Achievement- Fire Technology

Certificate of Accomplishment- Firefighter Academy

To view all available degrees and certificates visit the Allan Hancock College course catalog.

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• Basic Law Enforcement
• Emergency Medical Services
• Firefighter Internship Program
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Contact Information

Accreditation Information

Allan Hancock College is an Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP), and the Fire Academy is part of the California State Fire Marshal’s accreditation. Since 1972, we have taught Firefighter-1 classes as part of our 609-hour certified Fire Academy program.

The Firefighter 1 Academy is a California State Fire Marshal-certified academy that meets all the requirements in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 for entry-level firefighters. Our academy is the foundation for a career in the fire service. The Certification Training Standards for Firefighter 1 are followed and signed off on as you complete each block of instruction. Certification exams require a passing score of at least 80 percent, and manipulative exams require a score of 100 percent.