AA/AS in Fire Protection

The fire and emergency technology associate degree at El Camino College in Torrance, California, is offered through the college's fire and emergency technology program. Students move through a sequence of required and elective courses that combine classroom study with applied practice, and each pathway is mapped so that progress toward completion is easy to track. Training covers fire combat, prevention, behavior and building construction, plus laws and codes for emergencies, using drill grounds with a rescue training tower. The college also publishes a catalog entry and a program map for the credential, which help students plan their terms with a counselor. Applicants to the Fire Academy must first complete prerequisites, and the full-time academy is an intensive sixteen-week class. Prospective students can reach the department by phone or email through the contact details on the program page and can begin enrollment through the college's general application steps.