Certificate Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIRE 110 | Physical Fitness for Firefighters | 1 |
| FIRE 150 | Fire Officer | 6 |
| FIRE 250 | Advanced Fire Officer | 6 |
| 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 | |
NOTE: This certificate is not currently eligible for federal financial aid.
Plan of Study Guide
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 Plan of Study Guide. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your Student Success Advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| FIRE 110 | Physical Fitness for Firefighters | 1 |
| FIRE 150 | Fire Officer | 6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Spring | ||
| FIRE 250 | Advanced Fire Officer | 6 |
| 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 | 9 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 16 | |
NOTE: This certificate is not currently eligible for federal financial aid.
Program Outcomes
The following are student learning outcomes for the Basic Technical Certificate in Fire Service Management at CWI:
THINK - Students will:
- Develop knowledge of safety, prevention, fire protection, and/or health measures related to the fire service.
APPLY – Student will:
- Demonstrate the required knowledge and skills to succeed as an entry-level fire company officer.
- Demonstrate the skills and abilities required to succeed in the fire service over time.
MODEL – Student will:
- 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.).