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 110Introduction to Emergency Operations

2 Credits

SAFE 120Introduction to Emergency Vehicle Operations

1 Credit

SAFE 130Introduction 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 101Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3 Credits

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

MATH GEAny Gen. Ed. Math Course

3 Credits

PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology

3 Credits

 

BIOL 227Human Anatomy & Physiology 1*

4 Credits

OR

CHEM 100Concepts of Chemistry*

4 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Program First Semester

FIRE 110Fire Fighter I

4 Credits

FIRE 110LFire Fighter I Lab

2 Credits

FIRE 120Fire Fighter 2

4 Credits

FIRE 120LFire Fighter 2 Lab

2 Credits

FIRE 130Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 35