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Description: This course is designed to assure a basic and predictable level of safety, knowledge, skills and abi
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 24 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 081 Ethical Leadership For Instructors 0.25
Description: This 8 hour course provides the knowledge and skills needed to identify the value of ethical behavior in instructional settings, describe how ethical n
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 082 Structural Collapse Specialist 1
Credits: 1 Description: This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the operations level structura
Subject FST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 277 or FST 177 FST 083 Structural Collapse Specialist 2
Credits: 1 Description: This course provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for advanced operati
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 082 FST 084 Lithium Ion Battery Operations 0.25
Description: This repeatable course explains what lithium-ion batteries are, how they are constructed, where they are used, safety concerns
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 086 Explorer Academy 0.25-12
Description: This course is designed to provide the Fire Science Scout with an overview of basic fire science technology. T
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 12 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite Students must have parental/guardian consent per sponsoring agency policy. FST 090 Pre-Service Academy 0.25-12
Description: This course is designed to provide the Fire Science Cadets with an overview of basic fire science technology.
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 12 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite Students must have parental/guardian consent per sponsoring agency policy. FST 095 Command and Control: Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) 0.25
Description: This 8-hour course provides students with the knowledge and skill set to respond to an
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 099 Big Rig Technician 0.5
Description: This course meets/exceeds requirements listed in National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, 1006
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 0.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 100 American Red Cross 2.5
Description: This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to an emergency medical event as an emergency medical responder (EMR), and to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the conseque
Subject FST Credits (min) 2.5 Credits (max) 2.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 102 Introduction to Fire Science 3
Description: This course will prepare students for an entry level career in the fire science field by
Subject FST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 106 Auto Extrication 0.5
Description: This course provides students with hands-on experience in the procedures and systems utilized during an
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 0.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 107 Driver/Operator: Aerial/Truck Operations 1.25
Description: This course is designed for the driver/operator responsible for operating fire apparat
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.25 Credits (max) 1.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 115 FST 110 River and Flood Water Rescue Operations 0.5
Electives - Total 17 Credits
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 0.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 111 River and Flood Rescue Technician 1
Description: This, the second of two water rescue courses, expands on swift water and flood rescue techniques and introduces students to new eq
Subject FST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 110 FST 175 FST 159 FST 112 Personal Water Craft Rescue 0.5
Description: This course provides the skills needed to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) and perform r
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 0.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 110 FST 113 Rescue Boat Operations 0.75
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.75 Credits (max) 0.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite Prior to enrolling in this course, students must demonstrate: FST 115 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A: Emergency Vehicle Operations 1.5
Description: This course provides the student with information on driver responsibilities, recognized standards, and related laws for fire apparatus. Topics include basic inspections, do
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.5 Credits (max) 1.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 116 Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator 1B Pump Operations 1.5
Description: This course provides the student with information on pump construction and theory of pump ope
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.5 Credits (max) 1.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite CA DL, Class A, B or C, with a fire fighter endorsement, FST 119 Fire Control 6 Wildland Firefighting Essentials 0.75
Description: This course provides information, methods, and techniques for the utilization of the Californi
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.75 Credits (max) 0.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite Must be employed as a first responder or have instructor approval. FST 120 Firefighter Survival 0.5
Description: This course was developed in the continuing effort to reduce the number of firefighter injuries and fatalities that occur on an annual basis and provides a greater
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 0.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 121 First Receiver Operations and Decontamination for Healthcare 0.75-1.25
Description: This course covers the first receiver operations requirements for hospital personnel who receive patients at a medical facility and respond in a de
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.75 Credits (max) 1.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 123 Fire Control 3B: Structural Firefighting in Live-Fire Simulators 0.25
Description: This course is designed to develop fundamental skills in combating structure fires by providing the student
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite Must be employed as a first responder or obtain instructor approval. FST 124 Fire Control 3A: Structural Firefighting in Acquired Structures 0.25
Description: This course is designed to develop fundamental skills in combating structure fires by providing the students with a thorough understanding of fire
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 125 Surface Rescue Boat Technician 0.25-0.75
Description: To prepare firefighters to safely operate an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IR
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 126 River and Flood Motorized Rescue Boat Technician 0.5
Description: To prepare a firefighter to safely operate a boat in dynamic water that contains Cl
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 0.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 141 Open Water Rescue Boat Operator 1
Description: This course provides the basic skills needed to operate a larg
Subject FST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 113 FST 148 S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior 0.25
Description: This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognit
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 150 Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Level 0.75-1
Description: Defensive tactics to contain the release from a safe distance, kee
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.75 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 151 Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness Level 0.25
Description: This course prepares the student to react to a hazardous material emergency. It is a federal and stat
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 152 Haz Mat Technician 1A: Basic Chemistry 2
Description: This class provides the student with a fundamental understanding of inorganic and organic chemis
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 153 Haz Mat Technician 1B: Applied Chemistry 1.75
Advisory: FST 152 Description: Applies a basic understanding of inorganic and organic chemistry to the field identification and managemen
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.75 Credits (max) 1.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 154 Haz Mat Technician 1C: Incident Considerations 1.75
Advisory: FST 152 , FST 153 Description: Provides the student with the fundamentals of safety as applied to a hazardous material
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.75 Credits (max) 1.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 155 Haz Mat Technician 1D: Tactical Field Operations 1.75
Advisory: FST 152 , FST 153 , FST 154 Description: Provides the student with the fundamentals of hazard and risk management as applied to hazardous material
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.75 Credits (max) 1.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 156 Trench Rescue Technician 0.5
Description: This three day (24 hour) course will take you from classroom discussion to working safely and efficiently in a trench
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 0.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 173 or equivalent as approved by the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services FST 157 Haz Mat Specialist 1F: Specialized Mitigation Techniques 1.75
Advisory: FST 152 , FST 153 , FST 154 , FST 155 Description: Provides the student with the fundamental skills required to operate the necessar
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.75 Credits (max) 1.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 158 Haz Mat Specialist 1G: Tactical Field Operations 1.75
Elective Courses - Total 10.25 Credits
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.75 Credits (max) 1.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 159 I-200 Basic Incident Command System (ICS) 0.5-0.75
Description: This course introduces students to the principles of the Incident Command System
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 0.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 161 Hazmat Incident Command System 1
Description: This course will enable Haz-Mat response and support personnel to understand and implement the Incident Command System (ICS) on hazardo
Subject FST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 162 I-300: Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) 1-1.25
Description: This course provides description and detail of the Incident Command System (ICS) organization and
Subject FST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 159 FST 163 I-400: Advanced Incident Command System (ICS) 0.75
Description: This course directs the student towards an operational understanding of large si
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.75 Credits (max) 0.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 162 FST 165 Confined Space Rescue Technician 1
Description: This course is an intensive hands on training program that will prepare you to respond to confined space emer
Subject FST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 166 FST 166 Confined Space Rescue Awareness 0.25
Description: This course provides instruction in identifying a permit and non-permit requ
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 167 Confined Space Refresher 0.25
Description: This course provides updated information and changes in identifying a permit and non-permit required confined space,
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 173 Rescue Systems 1: Basic Rescue Skills 2
Description: Key topics include: Team organization, rescue, and environmental considerations, use of ropes, knots riggin
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 174 Rescue Systems 2: Advanced Rescue Skills 2
Description: Provides advanced heavy rescue system techniques. Key topics include: Structural building
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 173 FST 175 Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational 0.5
Description: Designed to equip the student with the techniques and methods for using rope, webbing, hardwa
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 0.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 183 Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction 1
Unrestricted Electives - Total 12 Credits 12 additional units in any of the FST 100 level or above
Subject FST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 219 Rescue Systems 3: Structural Collapse Technician 0.5
Description: Bridges the training gap between the California State Fire Trai
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 0.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 174 , FST 150 , FST 165 , FST 156 or equivalent as approve FST 221 S404 Safety Officer 1.5
Description: The Safety Officer 28 hour class was designed to help employers train employees t
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.5 Credits (max) 1.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 222 Hazardous Materials Technician for Industry 2
Description: The Hazardous Materials Technician, Industry 40 hour class was designed to help employers t
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 223 Hazardous Materials Incident Commander 0.75
Description: This course utilizes the Incident Command System to assume control of an emergency
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.75 Credits (max) 0.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 150 FST 224 Instructor 1: Instructional Methodology 2
Description: This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and co
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 226 Instructor II: Instructional Development 2
Description: This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the intermediate level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, an
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 224 FST 229 CERT - Community Emergency Response Team 0.5-1
Description: This course is an array of community emergency response techniques. It is designed for those who wish to serve in a volun
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 240 Fire Prevention 1: Fire and Life Safety Inspections For Company Officer 1.5
Description: Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic knowledge of the Company Officer certification t
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.5 Credits (max) 1.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 241 Fire Investigation 1A: Fire Origin and Cause Determination 2
Description: This course provides the participants with an introduction and basi
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 242 Fire Investigation 1B: Techniques of Fire Investigation 2
Description: This course provides a deeper understanding of fire investigation and builds on
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 241 FST 243 Fire Investigation 2A: Criminal and Legal Procedures 2
Description: This course provides information on conducting an explosive investigation and a surveillance operation, preparing a search warrant, testifying as an
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 241 FST 245 Company Officer 2A: Human Resource Management 2
Description: This course provides information on the use of human resources to acc
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 246 Company Officer 2B: General Administrative Functions 1
Description: This course provides information on general administrative f
Subject FST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 224 FST 247 Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections and Investigations 2
Description: This course provides information on conducting inspections, id
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 224 FST 248 Company Officer 2D: All- Risk Command Operations 2
Description: This course provides information on conducting incident size-up, developing and implement
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 224 or equivalent as approved by the Vice President of Instruction and Student Servi FST 249 Company Officer 2E: Wildland Incident Operations 2
Description: This course provides information on evaluating and reporting incident conditions, analyzin
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 224 , FST 272 or equivalent as approved by the Vice President of Instruction and Stud FST 250 HAZ MAT-Technician/ Specialist Refresher I 0.25-0.75
Description: The Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Refresher course is a CSTI certified course which is desig
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 251 Hazardous Material Technician Specialist Refresher II 1
Description: The Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist Refresher II course is a CSTI certified course which is designed t
Subject FST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 151 , FST 250 FST 252 Chief Fire Officer 3A: Human Resource Management 1.25
Description: This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the human resources requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.25 Credits (max) 1.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 224 , FST 245 , FST 246 , FST 247 , FST 248 , FST 249 or equivalent as approved by the Vice President of Instruction and Student FST 253 Chief Officer 3B: Budget and Fiscal Responsibilities 1
Description: This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the budgeting requirement
Subject FST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 224 , FST 245 , FST 246 , FST 247 , FST 248 , FST 249 or equivalent as appro FST 254 Chief Fire Officer 3C: General Administration Functions 1.25
Description: This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the administration requirements related to the roles and
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.25 Credits (max) 1.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite Meet the educational requirements of a California State Certified Company Officer or equivalent as approved by t FST 256 Chief Fire Officer 3D: Emergency Service Delivery Responsibilities 1.25
Description: This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the emergency service requirements related to the roles and responsibilit
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.25 Credits (max) 1.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 224 , FST 245 , FST 246 , FST 247 , FST 248 or equivalent as approved by the Vice President of Instruction and Student Servi FST 257 Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration 1.25
Description: This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.25 Credits (max) 1.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 258 Fire Inspector 1B: Fire and Life Safety 1.25
Description: This course provides students with a basic knowledge of fire and life safety aspects
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.25 Credits (max) 1.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 257 FST 259 Fire Inspector 1C: Field Inspection 1.25
Description: This course provides students with a basic knowledge of field inspection roles and re
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.25 Credits (max) 1.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 258 FST 260 Fire Inspector 1D: Field Inspection-California Specific 0.75
Description: Fire Inspector 1C: Field Inspection. This course provides students with a basi
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.75 Credits (max) 0.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 259 FST 261 Fire Inspector 2A: Fire Prevention Administration 0.75
Description: This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the administrative requirements related to the roles and responsibilit
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.75 Credits (max) 0.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 257 , FST 258 , FST 259 , FST 260 FST 262 Fire Inspector 2B: Fire and Life Safety Requirements 1.25
Description: This course provides students with a basic knowledge of fire and life safety re
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.25 Credits (max) 1.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 261 FST 263 Fire Inspector 2C:Inspect New & Exist Fire & Life Safety Sys & Equip 0.75
Description: This course provides students with a basic knowledge of inspection requ
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.75 Credits (max) 0.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 261 FST 264 Fire Inspector 2D: Hazardous Materials, Operations, and Processess 1.75
Description:
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.75 Credits (max) 1.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 261 FST 266 Haz Mat Emergency Response: First Responder Operations-De 0.25
Description: This course covers the hazardous material/WMD first re
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu FST 268 HazMat/Weapons of Mass Destruction: Assist Safety Officer 0.75
Description: This course is directed to the hazardous materials technician and specialist
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.75 Credits (max) 0.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 152 , FST 153 , FST 154 , FST 155 , FST 157 , FST 158 FST 269 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician- Private Industry 1
Description: This course prepares the student to react to a hazardous material emergency. It is a federal and
Subject FST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 150 FST 272 S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior 1.75
Description: This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline super
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.75 Credits (max) 1.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 148 or equivalent as approved by the Vice President of Instruction and Student Servic FST 273 Fire Instructor III: Instructional Program Management 2
Description: This course provides information on planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive prog
Subject FST Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 224 , FST 226 or equivalent as approved by the Vice President of Instruction and Student FST 274 Fire Control 5A; Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Initial Training 1.75
Description: This course is designed to develop fundamental skills in combating aircraft fires by providing the students with a thorough understanding of Airport Familiarization; Airc
Subject FST Credits (min) 1.75 Credits (max) 1.75 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 080 or equivalent as approved by the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services. FST 275 Fire Control 5B; Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Live Fire Drill 0.25
Description: This course is designed to develop fundamental skills in combating aircraft fires by providing the students with a recurrent training in live-fire
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 0.25 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 080 or equivalent as approved by the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services. FST 276 Open Water Rescuer-Basic 0.5
Description: This course provides the information and skills training
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 0.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 080 or FST 102 or equivalent as approved by the Vic FST 277 Rope Rescue Technician/ High Angle Rescue 1
Description: This course is designed to prepare participants to undergo competency testing for hi
Subject FST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite FST 080 or FST 102 or equivalent as approved by the Vice President of Instruction a FST 279 Fire Service Promotional Preparation 0.5
Description: This course provides fire personnel with essential knowledge, leadership skills and abilities required to successful
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.5 Credits (max) 0.5 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Prerequisite Must be employed as a first responder or obtain instructor approval. FST 290 Selected Studies in Fire Science Technology 0.25-6
Description: Group investigation of a special problem in the area of fire
Subject FST Credits (min) 0.25 Credits (max) 6 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog Source catalog.paloverde.edu Source: Vance-Granville Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
