Future Students

Certificate, Fire Suppression Technician
Award Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate basic and advanced fire fighter skills and competencies.
  2. Perform the duties of an emergency medical technician.
  3. Operate fire apparatus.
  4. Demonstrate fire fighting tactical skills.
  5. Perform hazardous materials response at the operational level.

AAS Fire Science Technology
Award Outcomes

  1. Provide an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through the utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents on the fire ground.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of fire development, cause and prevention.
  3. Apply theoretical knowledge of hydraulic principles to solving water supply problems for fire protection.
  4. Understand the principles of supervision and management necessary for leadership and administration in the fire service.
  5. Utilize knowledge of building construction principles, fire protection systems, and fire prevention codes to affect a safer community.
  6. Identify hazardous materials, hazardous properties, and successful emergency scene operations.
  7. Apply information management concepts to fire protection administration.
  8. Develop effective written communications consistent with the fire service and related professional environment.
  9. Demonstrate effective incident management practices.

Advanced Technical Certificate, Company Officer
Award Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate basic supervisory and management skills.
  2. Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.
  3. Identify the components of the incident management system.
  4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of fire ground strategy and tactics.
  5. Perform the required duties of a fire company officer.

Diploma, Fire Protection Technician
Award Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate basic and advanced fire fighter competencies and skills
  2. Perform the necessary skills to operate fire apparatus
  3. Exhibit basic supervisory skills
  4. Identify features of building construction and how fire will effect construction
  5. Demonstrate basic communications skills
  6. Perform the skills required for company officer

Certificate, Fire Inspection/Investigation
Award Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of fire protection systems.
  2. Perform the duties of a fire inspector.
  3. Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.
  4. Perform the duties of a fire investigator.
  5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of building and fire codes.

Hazardous Materials Award Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate skills necessary to respond to a hazardous materials incident at the technician/specialist level in accordance with NFPA 472.
  2. Perform mitigation skills at the hazmat technician level.
  3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the nine classes of hazardous materials.
  4. Identify hazardous materials containers and fixed site containment systems.
  5. Perform the duties of the required supervisory positions within a hazardous materials team.

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