AI Rate Professor

Fire Technology

Alan Cowen

EMT1301 · EMT1 · FT96 · EMTFT96 · FT096 · FIRE96 · FRTEK91 · FRTK11 · FRTK1301 · EMT96 · FIRET096 · FIRETECH96EMT · EMTAM · FIRETECH096 · FIRETECH96 · FIRETEK096 · EMT · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating
56/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

if you want a tough, field-focused EMT bootcamp and can afford the time, money, and reading load.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHilarious StorytellerBrutal ExamsHeavy ReadingHigh StandardsField-Ready EMT Prep
  • Long-term fans say he and his paramedic team make EMT training fun, inspiring, and NREMT-ready.
  • , and harsh pass standards.
  • This is a high-stakes, reading-heavy professional course—not for easy-A hunters.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

Even fans say tests are not a walk in the park and standards are high; , and fail pressure.

All evidence is in person.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

24/100

EMT content volume, constant reading, and and practically demanding.

All evidence is in person.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

; skip class and you will not pass tags and comments are common.

All evidence is in person.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

50/100

legacy students call him life-changing while .

All evidence is in person; praise dominates older years and criticism clusters in 2024-2025.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

26/100

, and reports of erratic feedback lower leniency.

Format shift

All evidence is in person.

Workload

Heavy

22/100

Read every page, frequent chapter tests, skills, and .

Format shift

All evidence is in person.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Many call him hilarious, expert, and inspiring from LAFD experience, but recent reviews claim burnout and weak currency.

Format shift

All evidence is in person; quality is highly polarized by era.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Midterms and finals with 100-plus questions plus chapter tests dominate; reading and skills feed those exams.

Format shift

All evidence is in person.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and finals, plus polarizing modern reviews on cost and fairness.

Main concern

, and a recent wave of burn-out or outdated-content complaints.

What students said

“ , as expected, but he teaches extremely well and makes the course super interesting with his stories from his LAFD days.”
FIRETECH096
“ so just accept it.”
FIRETECH096
“mid term is 120 and final exam is 150 questions with ”
FIRETECH096

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are long, high-stakes, and strict, with midterms around 120 questions and finals around 150 with .

Very Long ExamsNo RetakesHigh Pass ThresholdChapter TestsReading Based

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person EMT exams are long multiple-question tests with high cutoffs and .

120 Question Midterm150 Question FinalNo Retakes70 Percent Cutoff Mentioned
“mid term is 120 and final exam is 150 questions with ”
FIRETECH096
“if you don't pass the exams with 70% you can't be in the class. .”
FIRE96
“the . So if you are looking for an easy A, this isn't the class for you.”
FIRETEK096

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“The EMT class is tough. You have to want it. Be prepared to read EVERY PAGE of that book.”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 in-person EMT/Fire Tech reviews across 2004-2025, capturing and cost complaints. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Energy

72/100

“Dr. Cowen is an amazing instructor for the EMT course, and has much experience and stories to share.”

🔥 Difficulty Reality

24/100

“I strongly advise against taking this class unless you enjoy playing academic roulette.”

📖 Reading Mandate

20/100

“ so just accept it.”

👍 Career Impact

80/100

“I passed my national registry on the first try. He taught us how to survive in this profession.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He's full of energy & cares for his students, making the class fun.
  • He is an entertaining lecturer and a caring teacher.
  • the professor is genuinely hilarious.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • , as expected.
  • if you don't pass the exams with 70% you can't be in the class.
  • Save yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!! better off taking it with the morning professor.

Theme 3

🚑 About Career Prep

  • I took the Registry the week after and PASSED ON THE FIRST TRY!
  • This man will teach you everything you need to know on the field and more.
  • Tell people you were trained by Dr. Cowen, and they will be impressed.

Data context

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Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

42

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

42 reviews over two decades with rich detail; strong pattern of older praise versus recent toughness and cost concerns.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 531
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 57

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 1 · A 3 · A- 1

B range

8

B+ 3 · B 5

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 2