Fire Science, Certificate of Proficiency
Certificate Description
The Fire Science Certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in the fire service or to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals already working or volunteering as fire fighters. All courses in this certificate can be applied toward the AS in Public Service degree program.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| MATH 165 | College Algebra (Accelerated) | 3-5 |
| or MATH 191 | Precalculus I | |
| FIRE 162 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRE 165 | Bldg Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 166 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE 255 | Fire Inspector I | 3 |
| FIRE 256 | Fire Inspector II | 3 |
| FIRE 261 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FIRE 266 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE 268 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30-32 | |