2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

Fire Science Intermediate Certificate One-Year Plan


 Certificate Information  

Pathway Information

The Fire Science Intermediate Certificate program is designed to introduce basic skills and to assist those who desire to enhance their abilities on the job. Included in the curriculum are practical applications and knowledge. Students may apply credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science.

Semester 1 | 12 Credits

Course Number & Description

Credits

Semester

FSC 138  4 Fall, Spring
EMS 131 ** 8 Fall, Spring

*Prepare for the HazMat Awareness/Operations state certification exam

**Prepare for the National Registry EMT certification exam

Semester 2 | 12 Credits

Course Number & Description

Credits

Semester

FSC 180 */** 8 Fall, Spring
FSC 233 **  4 Spring

*Prepare for the Firefighter I and II state certification exam

**Eligible to begin testing for hire as firefighter

 

Milestones

Semester 1
  • Update resume
  • Participate in ride-along for EMS 131
Semester 2
  • Decide whether to pursue Fire Science or EMT/Paramedicine
  • Explore Graduation requirements