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Student Interest Form
Degrees / Certificates |
Description |
Fire Science A.A.S. Degree |
This curriculum prepares the student for employment as a volunteer, paid-on-call part-time, or full-time municipal firefighter. |
Fire Science Technology Certificate |
This curriculum prepares the student for employment as a volunteer, paid-on-call part-time or full-time firefighter. |
Basic Firefighter Operations Certificate |
This program is designed for students seeking employment in fire service by preparing them for the State Firefighter II certification exam. Students receive training in areas that include fire behavior, safety, fire control, communication, hazardous materials and fire prevention. Students demonstrate basic firefighter skills such as the use of ladders, hose, ropes, and breathing apparatus in a supervised setting. Students must complete FST 101 Introduction to Fire Science Technology with a grade of C or better, or document current affiliation with a fire department prior to admission to this program. |
Advanced Firefighter Certificate |
This program continues the study of fire department organization, fire behavior, safety issues, and rescue techniques begun in Basic Firefighter Operations. Students with valid Basic Firefighter Operations certification prepare to sit for the State Fire Marshal Firefighter III and Rescue Awareness certificate exams. Program Requirements: 6 credits, FST 120 Firefighter III. |
Firefighter/EMT Certificate |
The Firefighter/EMT certificate will provide the beginning student in the emergency response occupations with fundamental skills in basic fire fighting techniques and emergency medical care. Both areas have independent certification exams that must be successfully completed to obtain employment in the field. |
Fire Science Technology, AAS
This curriculum prepares the student for employment as a volunteer, paid-on-call,
part-time, or full-time municipal firefighter.
Learning Objectives (as approved by OSFM)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Name |
Phone |
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Marie Hansel Interim Dean, Allied Health and Emergency Services |
708-709-2947 |
mhansel@prairiestate.edu |
Chad Vliestra Associate Professor / Coordinator, HVAC |
709-2941 |
cvlietstra@prairiestate.edu |