4.18     Program Cluster Goals, Objectives, Resource Needs - Fire Technology

Fire Technology

4.18A      Programs In This Cluster

·     Fire Technology

4.18B       Overall Goals For This Cluster

·     Expand the existing program to serve the entry level fire fighting student, the general education student looking for a possible career in public and/or private fire protection, and the continuing fire fighter student seeking career enhancement, certification and advancement.

·     Develop and occupy modem fire training and adult education facilities using latest technology for instruction in fire fighting, rescue, emergency medical care and hazardous materials.
   

Short Term:  

·     Develop curriculum to meet diverse student needs including: entry level fire fighter, the general education student interested in learning more about the fire service, and the continuing fire fighter student seeking added skills, career advancement and certification.

·     Add additional personnel to the Fire Technology Department to effectively administer, coordinate and deliver courses to the students.

·     Provide adequate classroom facilities dedicated to fire technology and/or public safety technology for the professional fire fighter.
   

Long Term:  

·     Obtain and maintain those goals specified as short term.  We can provide the fire fighter student with the information, technology, and skills to do the job safely and efficiently.  We have the curriculum and the instructors to deliver these programs.  We need a full-time coordinator and we need facilities.  We can not go beyond our present level without additional staff and facilities.

4.18C       Specific Goals, Objectives And Resource Needs For This Cluster
   
GOAL #1:   Develop curriculum to keep current in modem fire fighting strategies, tactics and management of resources, hazardous materials, and managing people in the dynamics of today's diverse culture.  (Curriculum is identified, developed and provided by Association of Fire Technology Directors, the California Fire Service Training and Education System, the State Board of Fire Services, the Office of the State Fire Marshal and our local Fire Technology Advisory Committee.)
   

Short Term Objectives:  

·     None identified.

Long Term Objectives:  

·     None identified.

Resources Required - Short Term:  

  

Personnel  

·     None identified.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     None identified.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     None identified.

Resources Required - Long Term:  

  

Personnel  

·     None identified.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     None identified.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     None identified.
 
GOAL #2:   Convert existing full-time instructor from instructor/coordinator to full-time coordinator to facilitate enrollment, registration, course delivery, evaluations and administration of fire academies, certification courses and career advancement of fire fighter students.
   

Short Term Objectives:  

·     None identified.

Long Term Objectives:  

·     None identified.

Resources Required - Short Term:  

  

Personnel  

·     Provide full-time Fire Technology Coordinator to manage the scheduling, admissions and delivery of classes.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     None identified.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     None identified.

Resources Required - Long Term:  

  

Personnel  

·     None identified.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     None identified.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     None identified.
   
GOAL #3:   Add one additional full-time instructor for fire technology program.
   

Short Term Objectives:  

·     None identified.

Long Term Objectives:  

·     None identified.

Resources Required - Short Term:  

  

Personnel  

·     Maintain at least one full-time instructor for day classes and delivery of those specialized courses requiring certification and accreditation through State Fire Marshal's Office for academy requirements.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     None identified.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     None identified.

Resources Required - Long Term:  

  

Personnel  

·     None identified.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     None identified.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     None identified.
   
GOAL #4:   Add part-time clerical position to assist in schedules, flyers, hiring of part-time adjunct faculty processing and record keeping.
   

Short Term Objectives:  

·     None identified.

Long Term Objectives:  

·     None identified.

Resources Required - Short Term:  

  

Personnel  

·     Provide a part-time clerical employee for assisting in class announcements, registration and enrollment, validation and record keeping for course completion, accreditation and certification.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     None identified.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     None identified.

Resources Required - Long Term:  

  

Personnel  

·     None identified.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     None identified.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     None identified.
   
GOAL #5:   Obtain adequate classroom facilities for fire technology programs.  The type and delivery format of fire technology courses, especially for the continuing education and certification programs require classrooms designed for adult learners, with access to computers, simulators, and latest technology for audio/visual presentations.  The eight hour day, three day to five day format common to workshops or conference presentations is best and requires separate facilities apart from the standard college classroom.  This arrangement is also vital to the fire academic programs for entry level instruction.  Classroom props and displays, demonstration models and equipment and systems provided by fire protection companies cannot be utilized due to a lack of space and security.
   

Short Term Objectives:  

·     None identified.

Long Term Objectives:  

·     None identified.

Resources Required - Short Term:  

  

Personnel  

·     None identified.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Obtain and maintain adequate fire technology classroom facilities. Minimum of four classrooms, with office and storage space to support concurrent classes in session.  Storage facilities suitable for fire equipment (ladders, hose, nozzles, etc.), apparatus and vehicles. Classrooms designed with adult learning in mind using the latest audio-visual presentation systems for maximum effect.  Security for displays and demonstration models required.

·     Provide an on-campus fire station with four fire apparatus bays, training facilities including a fire training tower, classrooms and offices.  Provide an actual fire station environment for work experience and apprenticeship students to gain on-the-job experience.  Contract with City of Victorville for operation of fire station to provide fire protection services to the college and surrounding community (Spring Valley Lake, and portions of Hesperia and Apple Valley).

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     None identified.

Resources Required - Long Term:  

  

Personnel  

·     None identified.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     None identified.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     None identified.

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