Fire Science Technology | Basic Firefighter Certificate

The Basic Firefighter program is designed to provide the student with basic firefighting skills and knowledge to help prepare one for an entry-level position in the fire service. The courses will provide skills and knowledge in hazardous materials, firefighting, and the emergency services as a whole.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Basic Firefighter certificate program, students should be able to:

• Discuss the various types of fires, prevention and extinguishment strategies, and personal protective equipment
• Analyze and respond to hazardous materials incidents
• Perform all critical physical tasks simulating actual job duties on the fireground
• Prepare for fire department entry level testing process to include oral board interview skills

More information is available on the Fire Science web page. 

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
FST 1000	Firefighter I	9
FST 1002	Principles/Emergency Services	3
FST 1003	Fire Behavior & Combustion	3
FST 1007	Hazardous Materials Operations (Level I)	3
FST 1010	Job Placement and Assessment	3
FST 1060	Candidate Physical Abilities Test Prep	3
Total Hours		24