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Fire Technology

Butte College

CertificateCIP: 43.0201

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Locations

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  • Oroville, California

    3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, California, 95965-8399

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 33-2021.00

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionCoordinationMonitoringWritingInstructingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceBuilding and ConstructionEducation and TrainingLaw and GovernmentEnglish LanguageAdministration and Management

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingNear VisionCategory FlexibilityArm-Hand SteadinessStatic StrengthFar VisionControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationSpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson
  • Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
  • Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes,
  • Rescue survivors from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.
  • Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
  • Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-wa
  • Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize appl
  • Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emerg
  • Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water sup
  • Deploy and monitor drones for aerial surveillance and assessment of fire situations.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareOffice suite softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareGeographic information systemProject management softwareHelpdesk or call center software

Tools

35 millimeter camerasAdjustable hand wrenchesAdjustable pipe wrenchesBall peen hammersBallistic vestsBar levelsBattery analyzersBattery powered smoke detectorsBit driversBolt cuttersBox end wrenchesCamera flash attachmentsCamera lensesCamera positioning tripodsCarpet cuttersAdjustable wrenchesAerial lifting apparatusAerial trucksAir bag lifting systemsAir chiselsAir purifying respiratorsAir samplersAll terrain vehicles ATVAluminum laddersAmbu bagsAutomated external defibrillators AEDAutomatic blood pressure cuffsAviation snipsBackboardsBackfiring fusees

Work Values

AchievementSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Fire Inspectors and Investigators33-2021.00
  • Firefighters33-2011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers33-1021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Probable cause analysis — apply deductive reasoning to evaluate physical evidence patterns and determine likely fire origin in routine residential cases.
  • Inspection findings reports — compose clear, complete written reports of fire code violations and hazardous conditions using office suite software with minimal editorial review.
  • Newly installed fire suppression systems — conduct acceptance testing and document compliance with applicable codes during standard commercial construction inspections.
  • Arson case records — maintain accurate, organized databases of investigation results and suspect information using department records management software.
  • Accelerant residue and physical evidence — examine collected samples and correlate findings with burn patterns to support cause-and-origin determinations.
  • False alarm patterns — monitor incident data over time to identify recurring violations or systemic building issues requiring follow-up action.
  • Fire scene photography — plan and execute systematic photographic documentation of multiple evidence points to build a coherent investigative record.
  • Court testimony preparation — organize case notes and evidentiary materials in advance of routine legal proceedings involving confirmed or suspected arson.
  • Building occupants and owners — communicate inspection results and required corrective actions clearly and professionally in field settings.
  • Time-sensitive inspections — prioritize and manage multiple concurrent inspection assignments across a defined service area within established deadlines.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
81%
Placement Rate
46%