Fire Science Level IV, Career Pathway Certificate of Completion
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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, fireground strategy and tactics, fire protection systems, 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 IV Career Pathway Certificate of Completion.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 44 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
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| FS100 | Principles of Emergency Services | 4 |
| FS105 | Firefighter Fundamentals I | 2 |
| FS180 | Internship: Fire Science 1 | 1 |
| FS205 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FS200 | Strategy and Tactics | 3 |
| FS231 | Fire Protection Hydraulics and Wate | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| 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 |
| FS220 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| 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 | 44 | |
| 1 | See Internship Coordinator to schedule a month prior to term. 541-888-7405. |