Fire Science
Certificate
Gain practical firefighting skills. This program meets Arizona certification requirements for EMT Basic as well as Firefighter I and II. Complete this program by taking classes in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.
Program/Major Codes: CRTFIRESCIEN/FSI
What can I do with this certificate?
Academic options: Continue your studies by taking classes toward an Associate of Applied Science in Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE).
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Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites
Before completing the program admission process for this certificate, you must fulfill the following requirements with a grade of C or better.
| Credits | ||
| EMT 100, FSC 153 and FSC 160 | * | |
| Subtotal | * | |
General Education Requirements
| Credits | ||
| Communication Requirement | 3 | |
| Analysis and Critical Thinking Requirement | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
Required Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EMT 100 | Basic Emergency Medical Technology | 12 |
| FSC 130 | Strength and Fitness for the Fire Service | 2.5 |
| FSC 149 | Fire Operations I | 4 |
| FSC 150 | Fire Operations II | 4 |
| FSC 151 | Introduction to Fire Science | 3 |
| FSC 153 | Hazardous Materials | 1.5 |
| FSC 160 | Wildland Firefighting | 3 |
| FSC 167 | Rescue Practices for the Fire Service | 2.5 |
| FSC 173 | Records and Reports | 0.25 |
| Subtotal | 32.75 | |
| Total | 38.75 | |