Fire Company OfficerAssociate of Science

  1. Sierra College
    Fire Company Officer
    Associate of Science
    • 60–61 units
    • 4 terms
  2. to Degree

Fire Company Officer map for 2025-2026

This program map from the 2025-2026 catalog year represents one possible pathway through the program and is for reference only. Make an appointment with your counselor to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

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Sierra College: Fire Company Officer

Term 1 — Fall

5 courses15 units

FIRE 0078

Fire Tactics and Strategy
  • Major
  • 3 units

Area 2 – Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

  • General Education
  • 3 units

Area 5 – Natural Sciences with Lab

Advisory Notes
To earn an AS degree, an approved laboratory course/combination must be completed. Consult DegreeWorks, the Sierra College Catalog, or a Counselor to review lab course/combination options.
  • General Education
  • 4 units

Area 6 – Ethnic Studies

  • General Education
  • 3 units

Elective for Degree

Advisory Notes
Choose an elective course, if needed, to reach 60 total units for degree. See catalog, schedule, and/or consult with a counselor regarding elective course options.
  • Elective
  • 2 units

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Term 2 — Spring

6 courses15 units

FIRE 0179

Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1
  • Major
  • 1.5 units

FIRE 0241

I-200: Incident Command System
  • Major
  • 0.5 units

Area 1 A– English Composition

  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 4 units

Area 3 – Arts and Humanities

  • General Education
  • 3 units

Elective for Degree

Advisory Notes
Choose an elective course, if needed, to reach 60 total units for degree. See catalog, schedule, and/or consult with a counselor regarding elective course options.
  • Elective
  • 3 units

Elective for Degree

Advisory Notes
Choose an elective course, if needed, to reach 60 total units for degree. See catalog, schedule, and/or consult with a counselor regarding elective course options.
  • Elective
  • 3 units

Term 3 — Fall

7 courses15–16 units

FIRE 0097

Ethical Leadership in the Classroom
  • Major
  • 0.5 units

FIRE 0171

Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-190
  • Prerequisite
  • 0.5 units

FIRE 0172

Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior S-290
  • Major
  • 2 units

Area 1B or 1C – Critical Thinking or Oral Communication

Advisory Notes
Group 1B Critical Thinking: COMM 0002; ENGL C1001, 0001B, 0011; PHIL 0004, 0012 Group 1C Oral Communication: BUS 0265, 0266; COMM C1000, 0002, 0003, 0005, 0008; THEA 0010A, 0010B
  • General Education
  • 3 units

Area 4 – Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • General Education
  • 3–4 units

Elective for Degree

Advisory Notes
Choose an elective course, if needed, to reach 60 total units for degree. See catalog, schedule, and/or consult with a counselor regarding elective course options.
  • Elective
  • 3 units

Elective for Degree

Advisory Notes
Choose an elective course, if needed, to reach 60 total units for degree. See catalog, schedule, and/or consult with a counselor regarding elective course options.
  • Elective
  • 3 units

Term 4 — Spring

8 courses15 units

FIRE 0178

Wildland Incident Operations for Company Officers - CO 2E
  • Major
  • 1.5 units

FIRE 0177

All-Risk Command Operations for Company Officers - CO 2D
  • Major
  • 1.5 units

FIRE 0176

Fire Inspections and Investigation for Company Officers - CO 2C
  • Major
  • 2 units

FIRE 0175

General Administrative Functions for Company Officers - CO 2B
  • Major
  • 1 unit

FIRE 0174

Human Resource Management for Company Officers - CO 2A
  • Major
  • 2 units

FIRE 0173

Hazardous Materials - Incident Commander
  • Major
  • 1 unit

Elective for Degree

Advisory Notes
Choose an elective course, if needed, to reach 60 total units for degree. See catalog, schedule, and/or consult with a counselor regarding elective course options.
  • Elective
  • 3 units

Elective for Degree

Advisory Notes
Choose an elective course, if needed, to reach 60 total units for degree. See catalog, schedule, and/or consult with a counselor regarding elective course options.
  • Elective
  • 3 units

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Fire Company Officer — Associate of Science
Total units: 60–61

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