Company Officer, Associate in Science
The Company Officer Associate in Science degree provides the student with the coursework needed to advance to, or be successful in, the position of Company Officer. Information covered in this program includes the management of personnel, all-risk command operations for the company officer, and the use of the incident command system.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Assess emergency situations and employ strategies and tactics to mitigate the situation.
- Apply communication skills needed to manage: personnel, incident conditions, and commanding resources on and off emergency incidents.
- Communicate effectively in a command role, applying knowledge necessary to manage emergency and non-emergency situations.
Associate in Science Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| FPTC 7 | Firefighting Strategies and Tactics | 3 |
| FPTC 106 | Firefighter II Academy | 4.0 |
| FPTC 112D | Instructor I - Instructional Methodology | 1 |
| FPTC 131 | Hazardous Material Incident Commander | 0.5 |
| FPTC 140 | I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System | 0.5 |
| FPTC 142 | I-200 Basic Incident Command System | 0.5 |
| Option 1: Company Officer Concentration | 9 | |
| Company Officer 2A - Human Resources | ||
| Company Officer 2B - General Administrative | ||
| Company Officer 2C - Fire Inspections and Investigations | ||
| Company Officer 2D - All-Risk Command Operations | ||
| Company Officer 2E - Wildland Incident Operations | ||
| Option 2: Fire Officer Concentration | 9.5 | |
| Fire Officer 2A - Human Resource Management | ||
| Fire Officer 2B - Administration & Community Risk Reduction | ||
| Fire Officer 2C - Initial Incident Command | ||
| Fire Control 3 Structural Firefighting | ||
| Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A: Emergency Vehicle Ops | ||
| Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival | ||
| Total Major Units | 18.5-19.0 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Complete Competency Requirements, general education pattern (MPC General Education or Cal-GETC), and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 degree-applicable units. | 40-41.5 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| FPTC 7 | Firefighting Strategies and Tactics | 3 |
| FPTC 106 | Firefighter II Academy | 4.0 |
| FPTC 112D | Instructor I - Instructional Methodology | 1 |
| FPTC 131 | Hazardous Material Incident Commander | 0.5 |
| FPTC 142 | I-200 Basic Incident Command System | 0.5 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FPTC 130A | Company Officer 2A - Human Resources | 2 |
| FPTC 130B | Company Officer 2B - General Administrative | 1 |
| FPTC 130C | Company Officer 2C - Fire Inspections and Investigations | 2 |
| FPTC 130D | Company Officer 2D - All-Risk Command Operations | 2 |
| FPTC 130E | Company Officer 2E - Wildland Incident Operations | 2 |
| FPTC 140 | I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System | 0.5 |
| Electives | 5.5 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| LIBR 50 | Introduction to Library and Research Skills | 1 |
| MPC GE Area 2 (STAT C1000 Recommended) | 4 | |
| MPC GE Area 4 (ADMJ 2 Recommended) | 3 | |
| MPC GE Area 6 | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MPC GE Area 1B (ENGL C1001 Recommended) | 3 | |
| MPC GE Area 5 and Lab | 4 | |
| MPC GE Area 3 | 3 | |
| MPC GE Area 7 (FPTC 1 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Electives | 2 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
MPC “Ready to Work” Career Education programs offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills needed for employment and job advancement.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss career pathways, for support with career exploration and planning, and to create a personalized education plan to help them meet their academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.
Additional resources are available through MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center (CTRC). The CTRC offers career resources, workshops, guidance and referrals. Visit the CTRC for support finding online career information and other resources to explore majors, occupations, and employment information.