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Fire Science - CERT C

A Certificate is outlined coursework that is designed to prepare a student to head out into the workforce in a short timeframe or for career advancement. This certificate totals 49 credit hours. Consult with an advisor for more information. Click on hyperlink to reveal a full list of courses. If you are interested in honors course options, please visit the HutchCC Honors Program (www.hutchcc.edu/honors) for further information.

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Public Safety
Dept05@hutchcc.edu
620-728-4460
1-888-GO-HUTCH ext. 4460

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

EM110
Emergency Medical Technician
10.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

FS102
Construction Methods and Materials
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

FS103
Introduction to Professional Firefighting
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

FS110
Firefighter I
5.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

FS113
Firefighter II
4.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

FS120
Wildland Firefighter Type II
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

FS126
Portable Pumps and Water Use
1.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

FS127
Wildland Fire Powersaw Operations
2.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

FS128
Wildland Firefighter Firing Operations
1.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

FS130
Introduction to Fire Ground Strategy and Tactics
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

FS141
Fire Dynamics
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

FS150
Hazardous Materials Operations for First Responder
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

FS175
Intro. to Fire & Emergency Services Administration
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

FS203
Fire Hydraulics
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

Electives


  • Fire Science Electives
    Credit Hours : 2.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • EM131
      Cardiac Care (CPR)
      0.50
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026

    • FS105
      Fire Attack
      1.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • FS107
      Basic Confined Space Rescue I
      1.50
      Prereq: FS108 Rope Rescue I, or Departmental Consent.
      Prereq: FS108 Rope Rescue I, or Departmental Consent.

    • FS108
      Rope Rescue I
      1.50
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • FS109
      Rope Rescue II
      1.50
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: FS108 Rope Rescue I, or Departmental Consent.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: FS108 Rope Rescue I, or Departmental Consent.

    • FS122
      Incident Command System
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • FS124
      Wildland Firefighter Internship I
      2.00

    • FS125
      Fire Service Internship I
      1.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • FS141
      Fire Dynamics
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • FS145
      Firefighter Fitness and Conditioning I
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • FS146
      Firefighter Fitness and Conditioning II
      1.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • FS153
      Engine Company Operations
      1.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • FS155
      Ice Rescue Operations
      1.50
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • FS156
      Ice Rescue Technician
      1.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • FS160
      Rapid Intervention Team
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • FS161
      Fire Rescue Special Operations
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • FS205
      Arson Investigation
      5.00

    • FS206
      Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
      4.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • FS209
      Fire Instructor I
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • FS210
      Fire Safety Officer
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026


Total Credit Hours
49.00
Program Notes:

A grade of "C" or better is required for all degree-specific courses.

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