Certificate Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Social Sciences and Public Affairs
- Department: Public Safety
- Program Code: FSM.BTC
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Certificate Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| FIRE 110 | Physical Fitness for Firefighters | 1 |
| FIRE 151 | Fire Officer I | 3 |
| FIRE 152 | Fire Officer II | 3 |
| FIRE 251 | Fire Officer III | 3 |
| FIRE 252 | Fire Officer IV | 3 |
| Select one of the following elective courses to bring the total credits earned to 16: | 3 | |
| Leadership Development Skills | ||
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication | ||
| Writing and Rhetoric I | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Human Relations for Career and Personal Success | ||
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 16 | |
Certificate Plan
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| FIRE 110 | Physical Fitness for Firefighters | 1 |
| FIRE 151 | Fire Officer I | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| FIRE 152 | Fire Officer II | 3 |
| Select one of the following elective courses to bring the total credits earned to 16: | 3 | |
| Leadership Development Skills | ||
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication | ||
| Writing and Rhetoric I | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Human Relations for Career and Personal Success | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| FIRE 251 | Fire Officer III | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| FIRE 252 | Fire Officer IV | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 16 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Develop knowledge of the history, structure, and culture of the fire service.
- Develop knowledge of the regulations and laws pertinent to the fire service.
- Develop knowledge of building construction and its role in firefighting.
- Demonstrate the required knowledge and skills to succeed as a fire company officer.
- Demonstrate the skills and abilities required to succeed in the fire service over time.
- Demonstrate the high standards of ethical behavior required of a fire company officer.
- Demonstrate lifestyle behaviors required for a successful career as a fire company officer (e.g. regular exercise, participation in community service activities, lifelong learning, etc.).