Fire Science - Fire Officer Certificate (FOC)

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*This program will be retired effective Fall 2019. A teach-out plan is currently in place. Students are encouraged to contact the Fire Science Director for more information.

The Fire Science - Fire Officer Certificate program is designed to prepare a student for company level supervisor positions within the fire service. For more information regarding the Fire Science - Fire Officer Certificate, see the Fire Science webpage.

Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a “C” or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution.

Required Gainful Employment Disclosures per 34 CFR 668.6

Certificate Requirements:

EMS 222 - Emergency Medical Technician Credits: (8)
FSC 105 - Principles of Emergency Services Credits: (3)
FSC 120 - Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: (3)
FSC 133 - Fundamentals of Fire Prevention Credits: (3)
FSC 135 - Fire Apparatus/Hydraulics/Driver Operator Credits: (4)
FSC 150 - Fire Fighter II Academy Credits: (12)
FSC 220 - Occupational Safety and Health for the Fire Service Credits: (3)
FSC 221 - Fire Administration I Credits: (3)
FSC 233 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: (3)
FSC 235 - Fire Strategy and Tactics Credits: (3)

Total Certificate Credits: 45

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