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, 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 II Career Pathway Certificate of Completion.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 25 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be passed 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

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate technical proficiency in fundamental firefighting skills.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations.

Program Guide

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
FS100	Principles of Emergency Services	4
FS105	Firefighter Fundamentals I	2
FS180	Internship: Fire Science 1	1
	Credits	7
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
	Credits	9
Spring
FS115	Firefighter Fundamentals III	2
FS130	Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator	1
FS123	Structural Firefighter I	4
FS210	Hazardous Materials for First Respo	2
	Credits	9
	Total Credits	25

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