This certificate is designed for students who desire to enter the firefighting field and meets requirements for the California State Firefighter 1 Certification. Upon successful completion of FIRE101A-E and EMS157 or EMS158, it is then the student’s responsibility to complete the required field experience with Fire Department verification (either six months full-time or one year part-time or volunteer) before applying to the State. This certificate also introduces students entering the field to the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), which is a requirement to be hired as a firefighter in California.
