Fire Science - Basic Firefighter Certificate

Program Requirements

• EMS 142 - Emergency Medical Technician Credits: 6
• EMS 142L - Emergency Medical Technician Lab Credits: 5
• EMS 143 - Emergency Medical Technician Practicum Credits: 2
• FSC 104 - Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Credits: 3
• FSC 105 - Firefighter I & II Certification Academy Credits: 12
• FSC 155 - Basic Wildland Firefighting Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Fire Science - Basic Firefighter Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

1. Explain the proper uses for various equipment/tools, the care and use of fire equipment ladders, and perform basic ladder raises for multi-person ladders.
2. Describe and perform standard hose rolls and carries used by the fire service.
3. Explain the need for proper ventilation.
4. Explain the method and theory of fire cause determination as it applies to the firefighter to include securing the scene and legal considerations.
5. Identify and explain the components and value of automatic sprinkler systems.
6. Perform various drags, lifts, carries, wall breaching, narrow-space manipulation and hoisting techniques directly related to firefighter safety and self-survival.
7. Identify various hazardous materials and their potential dangers.
8. Perform CPR for victims of all ages and demographics.
9. Provide first aid for victims of all ages and demographics.
10. Describe principles and techniques of emergency medical care as performed by the EMT-Basic in accordance with national and state curriculum.
11. Define differences in logistical approaches to wildland and wildfire suppression.