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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
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

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

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

FS110
Firefighter I
5.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

FS113
Firefighter II
4.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

FS120
Wildland Firefighter Type II
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

FS126
Portable Pumps and Water Use
1.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

FS127
Wildland Fire Powersaw Operations
2.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

FS128
Wildland Firefighter Firing Operations
1.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

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

FS141
Fire Dynamics
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

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

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

FS203
Fire Hydraulics
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

Electives


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

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

    • FS105
      Fire Attack
      1.00
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

    • 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
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

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

    • FS122
      Incident Command System
      1.00
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

    • FS124
      Wildland Firefighter Internship I
      2.00
      Spring
      Spring

    • FS125
      Fire Service Internship I
      1.00

    • FS141
      Fire Dynamics
      3.00
      Fall Spring Summer
      Fall Spring Summer

    • FS145
      Firefighter Fitness and Conditioning I
      1.00
      Fall
      Fall

    • FS146
      Firefighter Fitness and Conditioning II
      1.00

    • FS153
      Engine Company Operations
      1.00
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

    • FS155
      Ice Rescue Operations
      1.50
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

    • FS156
      Ice Rescue Technician
      1.00
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

    • FS160
      Rapid Intervention Team
      1.00
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

    • FS161
      Fire Rescue Special Operations
      1.00
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

    • FS205
      Arson Investigation
      5.00

    • FS206
      Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
      4.00
      Spring
      Spring

    • FS209
      Fire Instructor I
      3.00
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring

    • FS210
      Fire Safety Officer
      3.00
      Fall Spring
      Fall Spring


Total Credit Hours
49.00
Program Notes:

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

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