Fire Officer - CCOMP

This program is designed for experienced firefighters who would like to enhance their leadership skills. Courses will prepare students to directly supervise and coordinate activities of those working in firefighting along with prevention and control. At the completion of this program, students would be prepared for a Fire Officer level position within the public or private sector.

Careers

Fire Officers hold the important role of leading a fire unit. In this role, they assess the nature and extent of fire events in order to facilitate the rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents. The ability to communicate clearly while under pressure and serve as a working leader are crucial to the job of a Fire Officer.

Institution Wide Outcomes

Hutchinson Community College is committed to a tradition of excellence in education that prepares students for success in academics, careers, and life. To achieve this goal, HutchCC has established five Institution-Wide Outcomes (IWO) that are embedded into all academic courses. These outcomes are designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

1. Demonstrate the ability to think critically and make reasonable judgments by analyzing, combining, and evaluating information.
2. Demonstrate the skills necessary to access and manipulate information through various methods.
3. Demonstrate effective communication through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
4. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.
5. Demonstrate effective quantitative-reasoning and computational skills.

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform firefighting duties.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability to perform firefighting safety practices.
3. Describe common fire service employment requirements and the hiring processes for a firefighter.
4. Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with emergency service personnel and members of the general public.
5. Think critically and make reasonable judgments by acquiring, analyzing, combining, and evaluating quantitative and non-quantitative information in order to adequately fulfill the role of a firefighter.
6. Recognize accepted ethical standards expected of public emergency services.

Accreditation

Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.