Structural Fire Science Career Pathway Certificate

Less-Than-One-Year Certificate of Completion

This career pathway certificate offers training and education for those wanting a fire science career and for career or volunteer firefighters seeking advancement. Students learn about fire behavior and equipment as well as suppression techniques.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate safe use of fire suppression equipment in training situations.
Identify safety risks using principles of structural fire behavior.

Program Requirements

Number of credit hours necessary for completion: 14

Technical Core

ERO 100 - Intro to Emergency Response and Operations 3.00 credits
ERO 125 - Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations 1.00 credits
FRP 111 - Fire Fighter I 3.00 credits
FRP 111L - Firefighter I Lab 5.00 credits
PED 182R - Fitness and Conditioning for First Responders 1.00 credits
FRP 281 - Introductory Work Experience - Career Fire District 1.00 credits
or
FRP 282 - Introductory Work Experience - Rural Fire Protection District 1.00 credits