CERTIFICATES

Fire Science Technology
This technical certificate program is designed to prepare
students in practical firefighting operations and fire service
management. The emphasis in the curriculum is on history and
theory, used when appropriate, to assist firefighters to cope with
current problems in the field.
The program offers training for professional fire service
personnel to improve job performance and prepare for upward
mobility. It is designed also to provide an avenue for area citizens
to receive the training necessary for entry into a fire science career.
All major courses meet the National Fire Academy standards.
A student must complete the required major core courses
and complete any two guided elective courses to earn the Fire
Science Technology Technical Certificate.
For those desiring an associate degree, the Technical Certificate
may be used towards completion of the AAS in Fire Science
Technology.
Applicants wishing to enter the Technical Certificate program
must complete the following process:
• Application to the College
• Submission of high school transcripts or GED scores, and
• Any other requested documents
Summary of Required Hours
Course No. Course Title Credit
Major Core Courses
FST 101* Principles of Emergency Services 3
FST 111* Fire Protection Hydraulics & Water Supply 3
FST 115* Fire Prevention 3
FST 116* Fire Behavior and Combustion 3
FST 121* Fire Protection Systems 3
FST 201* Building Construction for Fire Protection 3
Total Major Core Hours 18
Guided Electives
Electives Two 3-hour FST courses to be chosen from
the following:
FST 102* Hazardous Materials I
FST 103* Firefighting Strategy and Tactics
FST 107* Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency
Services
FST 109* Legal Aspects of Emergency Services
FST 112* Rescue Awareness
FST 120* Spanish for Emergency Responders
FST 130* Leadership Development
FST 202* Fire Investigation I
FST 203* Fire Administration
FST 208* Water Enhancing Agents
FST 209* Hazardous Materials II
FST 210* Public Fire Education
FST 219* Hazardous Materials Chemistry
FST 222* Fire Investigation II
FST 231* NFPA Life Safety Code
Total Guided Elective Hours 6
Total Certificate Hours 24

Logistics Management
This technical certificate program offers the opportunity for
formal study in the growing field of Logistics, Transportation and
Distribution Center/Warehouse Management, and supply chain
management. Study in the Program is designed to provide career
growth. Students completing the Certificate program may apply
the coursework toward the Associate of Applied Science, General
Business Administration Option, and Logistics Concentration.
Summary of Required Hours
Course No. Course Title Credit
LGM 130* Introduction to Logistics Management 3
LGM 140* Transportation 3
LGM 150* Distribution Center and Warehouse
Management 3
MGT 120* Supervision Principles 3
or BUS 110* Introduction to Business
Total Certificate Hours 12