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Certificate Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Social Sciences and Public Affairs
- Department: Public Safety
- Program Code: FST.ITC
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | ||
| Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | ||
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology (GEM 6) | 3 |
| or PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 12 | |
| Fire Service Technology Option 1 1 | ||
| Fire Fighter | ||
| Fire Service Technology Option 2 1 | ||
| Principles of Emergency Services | ||
| Building Construction for Fire Protection | ||
| Fire Behavior and Combustion | ||
| Principles of Safety and Survival for Fire and Emergency Services | ||
| FIRE 110 | Physical Fitness for Firefighters | 1 |
| FIRE 230 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE 240 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| Select one (1) of the following elective courses: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication 2 | ||
| Writing and Rhetoric I 2 | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 31 | |
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The Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC) offers two options for completion:
- Fire Service Technology Option 1 requires completion of FIRE 101 Fire Fighter, which involves classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and participation in live burns. Additionally, upon successful completion of FIRE 101, students are afforded an opportunity to take the IFSAC Firefighter I exam, proctored by Idaho Fire Science Technology.
- Fire Service Technology Option 2 provides a classroom learning experience for students of all ages and abilities without skills manipulation or live burn participation.
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The course selected to fulfill the GEM 1 or GEM 2 requirement will not fulfill the elective requirement as well. Students may choose to take the course not taken to complete general education requirement, if desired.
Certificate Plans
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 your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.
The Fire Service Technology Intermediate Technical Certificate offers two options for completion:
Fire Service Technology Option 1 requires completion of FIRE 101 Fire Fighter, which involves classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and participation in live burns. Additionally, upon successful completion of FIRE 101, students are afforded an opportunity to take the IFSAC Firefighter I exam, proctored by Idaho Fire Science Technology.
Fire Service Technology Option 2 provides a classroom learning experience for students of all ages and abilities without skills manipulation or live burn participation.
Select the appropriate Certificate Plan below based on which option you would prefer.
Certificate Plan: Fire Service Technology Option 1
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| FIRE 101 | Fire Fighter | 12 |
| FIRE 110 | Physical Fitness for Firefighters | 1 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| FIRE 240 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| PSYC 101 or PSYC 140 | Introduction to Psychology (GEM 6) or Human Relations for Career and Personal Success | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | ||
| Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | ||
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| FIRE 230 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| Select one (1) of the following elective courses: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Writing and Rhetoric I 1 | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 31 | |
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The course selected to fulfill the GEM 1 or GEM 2 requirement will not fulfill the elective requirement as well. Students may choose to take the course not taken to complete general education requirement, if desired.
Certificate Plan: Fire Service Technology Option 2
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| FIRE 110 | Physical Fitness for Firefighters | 1 |
| FIRE 120 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRE 200 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 230 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | ||
| Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | ||
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| FIRE 210 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE 220 | Principles of Safety and Survival for Fire and Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRE 240 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| PSYC 101 or PSYC 140 | Introduction to Psychology (GEM 6) or Human Relations for Career and Personal Success | 3 |
| Select one (1) of the following elective courses: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Writing and Rhetoric I 1 | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 31 | |
- 1
The course selected to fulfill the GEM 1 or GEM 2 requirement will not fulfill the elective requirement as well. Students may choose to take the course not taken to complete general education requirement, if desired.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Pass both the written and practical skills examinations administered by the College, State, and any appropriate certification accreditation entity.
- Possess the information, tools, and knowledge to keep up to date with current tactical practices, national standards, and future advancements in the field of fire prevention, fire inspection, and public education.
- Possess the information, tools, and knowledge on how they can grow into leadership positions as fire prevention, fire inspection, and public education officers and understand their value in the organization.
- Possess the information, tools, and knowledge on how to approach the diversity of the work in fire prevention, fire inspection, and public education using problem-solving skills to identify numerous ways to complete tasks with resources available, reflect on outcomes and suggest improvement plans, and take on challenging tasks to create effective systems and programs.
- Be equipped with the ethical reasoning skills and moral behavior associated with fire prevention and fire protection systems.