Fire Science Technology Certificate

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The fire science technology program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for fire service employment or job advancement within the profession, or for transfer to a four-year school for additional training in fire science management.

Fall Semester (15 credits minimum)

FIRE 1500 - Introduction to Fire Science (3CR)
FIRE 1670 - Basic Emergency Care/First Responder (3CR)
FIRE 1760 - Building Construction (3CR)
FIRE 1810 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Fighting (3CR)
FIRE 2515 - Advanced Firefighting (3CR)
FIRE 2530 - Hazardous Materials (3CR)
FIRE 2560 - Apparatus and Procedures (3CR)

Spring Semester (15 credits minimum)

FIRE 1510 - Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics I (3CR)
FIRE 1520 - Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics II (3CR)
FIRE 1550 - Causes and Investigation (3CR)
FIRE 1700 - Fundamentals of Fire Prevention (3CR)
FIRE 1818 - Wildland Leadership (3CR)
FIRE 1830 - Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (3CR)
FIRE 2525 - Rescue Practices for the Fire Service (3CR)
FIRE 2570 - Managing Fire Service (3CR)
FIRE 2960 - Firefighter Development (3CR)
FIRE 2970 - Fire Service Field Internship (3CR)

Program Total (30 credits)

Graduation Requirements

For specific graduation requirements see “Degree Requirements ”.

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Fire Science Technology Certificate

Fall Semester (15 credits minimum)

Spring Semester (15 credits minimum)

Program Total (30 credits)

Graduation Requirements