Fire Science Certificate
Entry Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Award
Certificate (see advisor for information)
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 Tactics and Strategy | 3 |
FIR-150 | Fire Detection and Suppression Systems | 3 |
FIR-180 | Chemistry of Hazardous Materials | 3 |
FIR-183 | Hazardous Materials Management | 3 |
FIR-280 | Instructional Techniques for Fire Service Training | 3 |
FIR-330 | Fire Service Company Officer | 3 |
FIR-400 | Emergency Safety and Survival | 3 |
FIR-213 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |