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Pasadena City College

FIRE40 - FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION

C-ID: FIRE140X

Course Description

Theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled. In depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents and fire control techniques. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: L, A
Transfer Credit: CSU C-ID: FIRE 140X

Transfer Information

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

3.0 semester units

Badges

Course Sections

Winter 2026 - Semester

Jan 5 to Feb 12
section: 11916
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): James Brakebill
Live Seat Count: 17 available seats - (about 17 hours ago)
Section notes:
CRN 11916: Before the class begins, a Welcome Letter with detailed course information will be sent to students using the e-mail account provided to the college. Students MUST log in to the course at http://canvas.pasadena.edu to complete an introductory assignment by 11:59 pm Wednesday, January 07, or they will be dropped from the class. For online course Technology Requirements see https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/.
Open

Spring 2026 - Semester

Apr 20 to Jun 14
section: 40227
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): James Brakebill
Live Seat Count: 40 available seats - (about 17 hours ago)
Section notes:
CRN 40227: Before the class begins, a Welcome Letter with detailed course information will be sent to students using the e-mail account provided to the college. Students MUST log in to the course at http://canvas.pasadena.edu to complete an introductory assignment by 11:59 pm Wednesday, April 22, or they will be dropped from the class. For online course Technology Requirements see https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/.
Registration Opens 12/11/25
Apr 20 to Jun 14
section: 39220
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Frank Brambila
Live Seat Count: 29 available seats - (about 17 hours ago)
Section notes:
CRN 39220: Before the class begins, a Welcome Letter with detailed course information will be sent to students using the e-mail account provided to the college. Students MUST log in to the course at http://canvas.pasadena.edu to complete an introductory assignment by 11:59 pm Wednesday, April 22, or they will be dropped from the class. For online course Technology Requirements see https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/.
Registration Opens 12/11/25

Summer 2025 - Semester

Jun 23 to Aug 3
section: 55122
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Frank Brambila
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (4 months ago)
Section notes:
CRN 55122: Before the class begins, a Welcome Letter with detailed course information will be sent to students using the e-mail account provided to the college. Students MUST log in to the course at http://canvas.pasadena.edu to complete an introductory assignment by 11:59 pm Wednesday, June 25, or they will be dropped from the class. For online course Technology Requirements see https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/.
Already Started
Jun 23 to Aug 3
section: 55172
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Tracy Rickman
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (4 months ago)
Section notes:
CRN 55172: Before the class begins, a Welcome Letter with detailed course information will be sent to students using the e-mail account provided to the college. Students MUST log in to the course at http://canvas.pasadena.edu to complete an introductory assignment by 11:59 pm Wednesday, June 25, or they will be dropped from the class. For online course Technology Requirements see https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/.
Already Started

Fall 2025 - Semester

Oct 20 to Dec 14
section: 78549
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Tracy Rickman
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 17 hours ago)
Section notes:
CRN 78549: Before the class begins, a Welcome Letter with detailed course information will be sent to students using the e-mail account provided to the college. Students MUST log in to the course at http://canvas.pasadena.edu to complete an introductory assignment by 11:59 pm Wednesday, October 22, or they will be dropped from the class. For online course Technology Requirements see https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/.
CRN 78549: This section is using a zero-textbook-cost option, which means you will be able to access the required textbook(s) for free.
Already Started
Oct 20 to Dec 14
section: 78295
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Frank Brambila
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 17 hours ago)
Section notes:
CRN 78295: Before the class begins, a Welcome Letter with detailed course information will be sent to students using the e-mail account provided to the college. Students MUST log in to the course at http://canvas.pasadena.edu to complete an introductory assignment by 11:59 pm Wednesday, October 22, or they will be dropped from the class. For online course Technology Requirements see https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/.
Already Started