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Fire Science - Certificate

Graduation Checksheet (MS Word)

Gain practical firefighting skills. This program meets Arizona certification requirements for EMT Basic as well as Firefighter I and II.  Complete this program by taking classes in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

Before you can enroll in this program, you must complete EMT 100, FSC 153 and FSC 160.

What can I do with this certificate?
Career options:  students will be eligible to take the State of Arizona Certification Test to become a certified firefighter.

Academic options: Continue your studies by taking classes toward an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science.

Locations:  Community Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean/Lead Faculty: 206-6350

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Course # Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
EMT 100 Basic Emergency Medical Technology 9.0
FSC 130 Strength and Fitness for the Fire Service 2.5
FSC 149 Fire Operations I 4.0
FSC 150 Fire Operations II 4.0
FSC 151 Introduction to Fire Science 3.0
FSC 153 Hazardous Materials 1.5
FSC 160 Wildland Firefighting 3.0
FSC 167 Rescue Practices for the Fire Service 2.5
FSC 173 Records and Reports 0.25
Total 29.75