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2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog B-79
Fire Science Technology
Certificate of Achievement
CertificateOutcomes
Students completing the certificatewill:
• Learn about the different theaters of firefighting and
prevention.
• Identify and properly use the different equipment needed in
the different theaters of firefighting.
General Education Requirements
EMS 108 Emergency Medical Technician I Basic Training is
strongly recommended in addition to the other requirements.
Communications 3 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Recommended: MGT 212
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 9 Credits
Core Requirements
FS 241 Fire Company Organization Management...........3
FT 101 Introduction to Fire Protection............................3
FT 125 Build Construction I. ...........................................3
FT 131 Hazardous Materials. ..........................................3
FT 243 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy.........................3
Total Core Requirements 15 Credits
Elective Requirements
Six additional credits required. Choose from the following or
other FS courses listed in the catalog.
FS 285 Selected Topics in Fire Science...................... 0.5-6
FT 110 Basic Wildland Firefighting.................................3
FT 121 Fire Prevention I..................................................3
FT 122 Codes/Ordinances I. ............................................3
FT 291 Fire Administration . ...........................................3
Total Elective Requirements 6 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements 30 Credits
Fire science students without prior fire service experience must take FT 101
Introduction to Fire Protection before entering the fire academy.
The curriculum follows National Wildland Cooperation Group standards.
Suggested Course Sequence
For a suggested program sequence, please contact the academic
advisement office at 775-673-7062.