Fire Science Technical Certificate

Department: Fire Science
CIP Code: (27) 43.0203.00     
SOC Code: 33-2011

For more information, visit the Fire Science webpage or contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

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:

• Meet admission requirements for the College based on the admission or readmission status the applicant is seeking
• Submit any other requested documents

Embedded Certificate
Courses in this certificate may be used to award the following:

• Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science
• Associate of Arts, General Studies
• Associate of Science, General Studies   

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

1. Demonstrate professionalism, ethics, and the ability to interact with others during academic studies and identify how the skills may be transferred to fire science occupations.
2. Apply foundational fire science knowledge to “real world” scenarios and describe how the knowledge and skills can be applied to fire science related occupations.
3. Identify “real world” scenarios in preparation for advancement in fire science related occupations through the application of prevention, response, and risk management knowledge and skills.
4. Demonstrate professional communication skills in the academic setting and identify how the skills can be transferred to fire science occupations.
5. Demonstrate the ability to apply problem-solving techniques or methods in a variety of settings to make informed decisions.