This Career Pathway Certificate of Completion is designed to capture a student's progress at a specific point of their fire science coursework. With coursework focused on professionalism, volunteer experience, building construction and fire behavior, fire prevention and firefighter safety, as well as structural firefighting and other skills, students will develop professional skills vital to the fire service. Students seeking an entry level job or professional development will benefit from the Fire Science Level III Career Pathway Certificate of Completion.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 35 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

Courses that are developmental in nature, (designed to prepare students for college transfer courses), are not applicable to this degree.

Complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate technical proficiency in fundamental firefighting skills.
• Apply critical thinking and decision-making skills relevant to fire service scenarios.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations.  

Program Guide

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
FS100	Principles of Emergency Services	4
FS180	Internship: Fire Science 1	1
FS205	Fire Prevention	3
FS105	Firefighter Fundamentals I	2
	Credits	10
Winter
FS110	Firefighter Fundamentals II	2
FS180	Internship: Fire Science 1	1
FS120	Building Const Related to Fire Svc	3
FS121	Fire Behavior and Combustion	3
FS222	Fire Instructor I	3
	Credits	12
Spring
FS115	Firefighter Fundamentals III	2
FS130	Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator	1
FS123	Structural Firefighter I	4
FS210	Hazardous Materials for First Respo	2
FS125	Principles of Fire and Emergency S	4
	Credits	13
	Total Credits	35

1	See Internship Coordinator to schedule a month prior to term. 541-888-7405.