Fire Science Driver/Operator Certificate

Program Requirements

• FSC 137 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: 3
• FSC 235 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
• FSC 236 - Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services Credits: 3
• FSC 238 - Strategy and Tactics Credits: 3
• FSC 239 - Fire Department Company Officer Credits: 3
• FSC 241 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Fire Science Driver/Operator Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe principles and characteristics of hydraulics and operate fire hydraulic pumps currently in use in the fire service.
2. Operate and test fire protection and detection systems. 
3. Prescribe safety procedures for personnel operating in the fire ground.
4. Direct firefighting operations to achieve life safety, property conservation, and environmental protection.
5. Lead functions and processes as the emergency scene commander.
6. Determine factors and principles related to fire resistance, building codes and fire suppression issues.