Fire Protection and Safety Certificate

* Milestone Courses should be taken in the order shown. This will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Semester 1

ENG-111 College Writing I Credits: 3
FPS-111 Fire Service, This Century and the Next, What Should We Expect? Credits: 3 *
FPS-119 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival Credits: 3 *
FPS-123 Principles of Emergency Services Credits: 3 *
FPS-135 Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: 3 *

Total Credits: 15

Semester 1 Advising Note

This program is offered in the late afternoon and evening.

Semester 2

FPS-133 Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3 *
FPS-223 Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: 3 *
Elective- Career Elective Credits: 3 *
Choose from the following options:
FPS-125 Hazardous Materials Chemistry , FPS-127 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply , FPS-221 Strategy and Tactics
FPS-139 Fire Prevention Services Safety and Survival Credits: 3 *

Total Credits: 12

Semester 2 Advising Note

Apply for graduation

Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

Understand the principles of fire protection and safety.
Demonstrate preparedness to be a fire company officer.
Understand the principles of arson investigation.
Demonstrate familiarity with inspections for fire prevention.
Demonstrate preparedness to take promotional civil service fire exams.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this program qualify for careers in municipal, state and federal agencies, industry, and insurance companies. Graduates also qualify to transfer to the two-year Fire Protection and Safety Program, A.S. This program also prepares fire fighters who wish to upgrade their career status.