Fire and Emergency Services Management Certificate: 240

: 240

This curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the principles, theory, and practices associated with state-of-the art fire science and management, including issues related to tactical fire operations, fire safety, firefighting and emergency services leadership and management, and community fire issues. This curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the professional and volunteer fire service personnel and those seeking employment in the fire and emergency services. This program can be completed either on campus or online.

Program Requirements

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

FIRE 101 - Principles of Emergency Services 3 semester hours
FIRE 102 - Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 semester hours
FIRE 103 - Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 semester hours
FIRE 104 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival 3 semester hours
FIRE 105 - Fire Prevention 3 semester hours
FIRE 201 - Fire Protection Systems 3 semester hours
FIRE 202 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply 3 semester hours
FIRE 203 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Service Administration 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 24

This program can be completed either on campus or online.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion the student will be able to:

Describe the common types of fire and emergency services facilities, equipment, and apparatus.
Categorize the components of fire.
Classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local/model building code.
Explain the importance of investigating all near-misses, injuries, and fatalities.
Describe inspection practices and procedures.
Describe the traits of effective versus ineffective management styles.