Certificate Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIRE 120 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRE 200 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 210 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE 220 | Principles of Safety and Survival for Fire and Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRE 230 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE 240 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 18 | |
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 120 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRE 200 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 210 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| FIRE 220 | Principles of Safety and Survival for Fire and Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRE 230 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE 240 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 18 | |
NOTE: This certificate is not currently eligible for federal financial aid.
Program Outcomes
The following are student learning outcomes for the Basic Technical Certificate 2 in Fire Service Technology at CWI:
THINK - Graduates will:
- 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 fire behavior.
- Develop knowledge of firefighting tools and tactics.
- Develop knowledge of building construction and its role in firefighting.
- Develop knowledge of safety, prevention, fire protection, and/or health measures related to the fire service.
MODEL – Graduates will:
- Demonstrate the high standards of ethical behavior required of a fire fighter.
- Demonstrate lifestyle behaviors required for a successful career as a fire fighter (e.g., regular exercise, participation in community service activities, lifelong learning, etc.).