Fire Science Technical Certificate

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For more information on this program, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

This technical certificate program is designed to prepare students in practical firefighting operations and fire service management. The emphasis in the curriculum is on history and theory, used when appropriate, to assist firefighters to cope with current problems in the field.

The program offers training for professional fire service personnel to improve job performance and prepare for upward mobility. It is designed also to provide an avenue for area citizens to receive the training necessary for entry into a fire science career. All major courses meet the National Fire Academy standards.

A student must complete the required major core courses and complete any two guided elective courses to earn the Fire Science Technology Technical Certificate.

For those desiring an associate degree, the Technical Certificate may be used towards completion of the AAS in Fire Science Technology.

Applicants wishing to enter the Technical Certificate program must complete the following process:

Meet admission requirements for the College based on the admission or readmission status the applicant is seeking
Submit any other requested documents

Certificate Requirements - Credits (24)

Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (12)

FIRE 1310 - *Principles of Emergency Services Credits: (3)
FIRE 1330 - *Fire Prevention Credits: (3)
FIRE 2330 - *Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: (3)
FIRE 2320 - *Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (12)

Fire Science Elective (See List Below) Credits: (3)
Fire Science Elective (See List Below) Credits: (3)

FIRE 1320 - *Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival Credits: (3)
FIRE 2310 - *Fire Protection Systems Credits: (3)

Total Certificate Requirements - Credits (24)

Fire Science Electives - Credits: (6)

Choose two courses from the list below:

FIRE 1315 - *Rescue Awareness Credits: (3)
FIRE 1325 - *Fire Investigation I Credits: (3)
FIRE 2315 - *Introduction to Homeland Security and Disaster Management Credits: (3)
FIRE 2325 - *Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: (3)
FIRE 2335 - *Strategies and Tactics Credits: (3)
FIRE 2340 - *Leadership Development Credits: (3)
FIRE 2350 - *Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administration Credits: (3)
FIRE 2355 - *Hazardous Materials I Credits: (3)
FIRE 2360 - *Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services Credits: (3)
FIRE 2365 - *Hazardous Materials II Credits: (3)
FIRE 2370 - *Public Fire and Life Safety Education Credits: (3)
FIRE 2375 - *Hazardous Materials Chemistry Credits: (3)
FIRE 2380 - *Legal Aspects of Emergency Services Credits: (3)
FIRE 2385 - *Fire Investigation II Credits: (3)
FIRE 2399 - *Special Topics in Fire Science Credits: (3)

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Career	Beginning Salary With Technical Certificate	Experienced Salary Median
Firefighter	$23,310	$38,460
Fire Inspector/Investigator	$35,000	$55,700