Certificate & Degree Programs Fire Science - Certificate of Completion (5486) Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Fire Science program is designed for students who need (1) advanced training as professional firefighters, (2) basic preparation courses for a career in fire services and/or (3) more comprehensive information about the fire hazard and prevention. Certificate can be used by professional firefighters for promotions and salary advancement within the Fire Services. The program will provide courses for plant safety for fire protection personnel and basic emergency services for laypersons who need intensive first aid training. The unique feature of the program is that the instructors are professional firefighters and/or licensed Emergency Medical Training Personnel. + Program Prerequisites: EMT/FSC104 Emergency Medical Technology I. Required Courses (24 Credits) Must earn “C” or higher in all courses within the program Credits FSC105 Hazardous Materials First Responder 3 FSC108 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention 3 FSC113 Introduction to Fire Suppression 3 FSC117 Fire Apparatus 3 FSC119 Introduction Fire Service Ethics 3 AJS/DPR/FSC147 Emergency Preparedness, or 3 AJS/DPR/FSC148 Fundamentals of Emergency Management FSC208 Firefighter Safety and Building Construction 3 FSC215 Customer Service in the Public Sector 3
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Firefighter Operations - Certificate of Completion (5557) Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Firefighter Operations provides the opportunity for individuals seeking employment in various firefighting settings to acquire the minimum standard firefighting skills needed in the field. + Admission Criteria: Completion of Program Prerequisites. Formal application and admission to the program is required. +Program Prerequisites (14 Credits) Must earn “C” or higher in all courses within the program Credits Grade Semester Comments EMT101 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support, or Current validation in Basic Life Support Health Care 0-0.5 Provider/Professional rescuer, or Permission of Program Director EMT/FSC104 Emergency Medical Technology, and EMTFSC104AB Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology, or EMT/FSC104 Emergency Medical Technology, or 0-9.5 Arizona State EMT Certification, or Arizona State Paramedic Certification, or Permission of Program Director FSC105 Hazardous Materials/First Responder 3 FSC130 Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT, or Verification of CPAT completion, or 0-1 Permission of Program Director I. Required Courses (14 Credits) FSC102 Fire Department Operations 11 FSC134 Fitness and Conditioning for Firefighters 3
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All program and course requirements are subject to change. It is strongly recommended that students select courses in consultation with an academic or occupational advisor to ensure proper course selection. A current list of all EMCC programs is available at estrellamountain.edu/academics/programs. *Courses must meet AAS General Education Requirements (refer to the AAS Requirements under the General Education section)
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