Fire Science, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Fire Science certificate program, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for a position in the fire service. The student demonstrates his or her ability to recognize and understand the concepts and terminology that is needed to understand the fire service. Note: Please refer to catalog section for Special Admission Requirement programs information.

Minimum Units Required: 41

Recommended Sequence:

First Semester

Units

FIRE 070

Fire Protection Organization

3

FIRE 071

Fire Prevention Technology

3

A J 031

Report Preparation

3

ENG 079

Preparatory English

5

Second Semester

FIRE 074

Fire Behavior and Combustion

3

H S 077B

Emergency Medical Technician Basic

7

PSYCH 001

Introduction to Psychology

3

or

 

 

PSYCH 020A

Stress Management

1

Third Semester

FIRE 072

Fire Protection Equipment and Systems

3

FIRE 073

Building Construction for Fire Protection

3

MATH 080

Elementary Algebra

4

Fourth Semester

GROUP 1

Natural Sciences Elective

3

Elective

See Group I below

3

Group I (Electives)

(minimum of 3 units from the following)

FIRE 075

Fire Hydraulics

3

FIRE 092

Fire Investigation

3

FIRE 095A

Fire Command, Strategy and Tactics

3

Note: Refer to SECTION III, Academic Programs, Special Admission Programs, for Admission Requirements.

Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

One Level Up

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Program Disclosure

Program Title:

Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.

Length of Program:

24 Months

Tuition & Fees:

$46/unit x 41 units = $1,886.00

Other Costs:

Books & Supplies about $3,330.00

Occupations:


Dept. of Labor website

On Time Graduation Rate:

0.00%

Median Debt Upon Completion:

"$3,121.00 "

*Please note that actual costs will vary by program.