Fire Science Intermediate Technical Certificate

Program Outcomes

Analyze and apply measures to resolve problems in areas of fire suppression, fire prevention and EMS.

Recognize the importance of ethics, professionalism and diversity within the fire service.

Communicate effectively in both oral presentations and written fire service reports.

Demonstrate technical, cognitive, and psycho-motor skills necessary to achieve and maintain employment in the fire service.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fire service.

Major Code: 4591T

Pre-Admission Program Requiements

SAFE 110	Introduction to Emergency Operations	2 Credits
SAFE 120	Introduction to Emergency Vehicle Operations	1 Credit
SAFE 130	Introduction Emergency Radio Communications	1 Credit
Total Credit Hours:		4

General Education Requirements

Students may take these courses before or during program. Points awarded for completion of these courses when applying to program. Competitive entry will encourage students to take these courses before they begin Fire Science courses.

COMM 101	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3 Credits
ENGL 101	Writing and Rhetoric I	3 Credits
MATH GE	Any Gen. Ed. Math Course	3 Credits
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology	3 Credits
BIOL 227	Human Anatomy & Physiology 1*	4 Credits
	OR
CHEM 100	Concepts of Chemistry*	4 Credits
Total Credit Hours:		16

Program First Semester

FIRE 110	Fire Fighter I	4 Credits
FIRE 110L	Fire Fighter I Lab	2 Credits
FIRE 120	Fire Fighter 2	4 Credits
FIRE 120L	Fire Fighter 2 Lab	2 Credits
FIRE 130	Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations	3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 35