The Fire Prevention Inspector program is based on the six core courses of the Uniform Fire Technology curriculum as approved by the State Board of Fire Services and the California Fire Chiefs Association. The core courses align with the California C-ID program and the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum: Associate’s (Core). Additionally, the Fire Prevention Inspector Program offers general courses in applied physics and chemistry, as well as specialized courses in fire prevention, public safety, building construction and fire protection system design.

Career Opportunities

Fire Inspector, Code Compliance Officer, Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Protection Specialist, Community Risk Educator, Fire Prevention Specialist, and Public Safety Officer.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Perform basic fire inspector tasks involving report writing, building inspection, code compliance, records management and measurements and calculations as they relate to the California Fire and Building Codes.

- Analyze the effects of fire on the environment and relate how the efforts of modern-day fire prevention technology, fire protection equipment and systems, and building construction for fire protection contribute to the protection of society against unwanted fire