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Fire Service Officer/Manager Certificate


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The Fire Service Officer/Manager certificate is designed for those interested in fire service leadership/management and in becoming a fire service officer.

Credit Hours Required: 22

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Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of the Fire Service Officer/Manager Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

  1. Discuss the legal issues and concerns affecting emergency services. (FSC 225)
  2. Prescribe safety procedures for personnel operating in the fire ground. (FSC 236)
  3. Use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire. (FSC 210)
  4. Direct firefighting operations to achieve life safety, property conservation, and environmental protection. (FSC 238)
  5. Lead functions and processes as the emergency scene commander. (FSC 239)
  6. Incorporate and manage cost containment, budgeting, data analysis, personnel evaluation, community planning, and departmental and public organization. (FSC 240)
  7. Determine factors and principles related to fire resistance, building codes and fire suppression issues. (FSC 241)

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