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Career Options & Highlights

The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country. The course at Folsom Lake College complements the American River College and Cosumnes River College programs, which are designed to provide the student with updated skills and knowledge necessary to complete and successfully apply for fire service positions.

Career Options
Firefighter; Inspector; Investigator; Plan Checker; Supervisor; Manager

Some career options may require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required to fulfill some career options or for preparation for transfer to a university program.

Highlights
- Up-to-date technical information
- Field trips to a variety of fire service locations
- Networking with other fire service members
- Fire Technology work experience internships (Fire Technology 498 for on-the-job experience)

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