Fire Science Certificate
Entry Time
Fall or Summer
Award
Certificate
2 terms
This certificate covers a variety of skills in fire protection and prevention, theories of fire behavior, and fire control. This certificate is intended for career firefighters looking to advance in the field.
This certificate is eligible for state and federal financial aid.
Certificate Requirements
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select three program electives | 9 | |
| Term Totals: | 9 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Select three program electives | 9 | |
| Term Totals: | 9 | |
| Program Totals: | 18 | |
Program Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FIR-124 | Building Construction | 3 |
| FIR-127 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIR-130 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIR-146 | Firefighting Tactic & Strategy | 3 |
| FIR-150 | Fire Detection/Suppression Sys | 3 |
| FIR-183 | Hazardous Materials Management | 3 |
| FIR-400 | Emergency Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FIR-213 | Principles of Emergency Svcs | 3 |