College/University Student
College Graduates
After graduation from the 22-week Drill Tower, a college graduate Firefighter's salary begins at $71,824
In addition to Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services, your degree can be utilized to promote to other areas of the Fire Department:
| A degree in... | A career in... |
|---|---|
| Business Administration | Administration, Chief, Captain, Inspector, Operations, Emergency Services, Training, Support Services |
| Biology, Chemistry | Arson, Hazardous Materials, Emergency Medical Services |
| English/Communications | Administration, Media Relations, Dispatch |
| Political Science Community | Community Relations, Risk Management |
| Education | Training, Continuing Education, Community Relations |
| Engineering | Air Operations, High Rise, Engineering, Building Standards, Construction Services |
| Criminal Justice Arson, Counter- | Arson, Counter-Terrorism, Homeland Security |
| Economics | Accounting Risk Management, Budget, Administration |
| COLLEGES OFFERING FIRE TECHNOLOGY/EMT TRAINING PROGRAMS | |
|---|---|
| ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE | 3401 West Avenue K Lancaster, CA 93536 (661) 722-6300 |
| COLLEGE OF THE DESERT | 43-500 Monterey Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 346-8041 |
| CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE | 11711 Sand Canyon Road Yucaipa, CA 92399 (909) 794-2161 |
| EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE | 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park, CA 91754 (323) 265-8650 |
| EL CAMINO COLLEGE | 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90506 (310) 532-3670 |
| GLENDALE COLLEGE | 1500 N. Verdugo Rd. Glendale, CA 91208 (818) 240-1000 |
| IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE | 380 East Aten Road Imperial, CA 92251 (760)352-8320 |
| LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE | 4901 E. Carson St. Long Beach, CA 90808 (562)938-4111 |
| LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE | 1111 Figueroa Pl. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)522-8200 |
| LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE | 5800 Fulton Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 781-1200 |
| MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE | 1100 N. Grand Avenue Walnut, CA 91789 (909) 594-5611 |
| PASADENA CITY COLLEGE | 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 585-7213 |
| RIO HONDO COLLEGE | 3600 Workman Mill Road Whitter, CA 90501 (562) 692-0921 |
| RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 4800 Magnolia Avenue RIVERSIDE, CA 92506 (909) 222-8000 |
| SANTA ANA COLLEGE | 1530 W. 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 564-6000 |
| SANTA MONICA COLLEGE | 1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 434-4000 |
| VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE | 18422 Bear Valley Road Victorville, CA 92392 (760) 245-4271 |
FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES |
5151 State University Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90032 (213) 343-3000 Degree: BS/Fire Service Technology |