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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
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS102
Construction Methods and Materials
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS103
Introduction to Professional Firefighting
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS110
Firefighter I
5.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS113
Firefighter II
4.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS120
Wildland Firefighter Type II
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS126
Portable Pumps and Water Use
1.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS127
Wildland Fire Powersaw Operations
2.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS128
Wildland Firefighter Firing Operations
1.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS130
Introduction to Fire Ground Strategy and Tactics
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS141
Fire Dynamics
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS150
Hazardous Materials Operations for First Responder
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS175
Intro. to Fire & Emergency Services Administration
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

FS203
Fire Hydraulics
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

Electives


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

    • EM131
      Cardiac Care (CPR)
      0.50
      Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

    • FS105
      Fire Attack
      1.00

    • FS107
      Basic Confined Space Rescue I
      1.50
      Prereq: FS108 Rope Rescue I.
      Prereq: FS108 Rope Rescue I.

    • FS108
      Rope Rescue I
      1.50
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027

    • FS109
      Rope Rescue II
      1.50
      Prereq: FS108 Rope Rescue I.
      Prereq: FS108 Rope Rescue I.

    • FS122
      Incident Command System
      1.00
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027

    • FS124
      Wildland Firefighter Internship I
      2.00

    • FS125
      Fire Service Internship I
      1.00

    • FS141
      Fire Dynamics
      3.00
      Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

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

    • FS146
      Firefighter Fitness and Conditioning II
      1.00
      Spring 2027
      Spring 2027

    • FS153
      Engine Company Operations
      1.00
      Spring 2027
      Spring 2027

    • FS155
      Ice Rescue Operations
      1.50
      Spring 2027
      Spring 2027

    • FS156
      Ice Rescue Technician
      1.00
      Spring 2027
      Spring 2027

    • FS160
      Rapid Intervention Team
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • FS161
      Fire Rescue Special Operations
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • FS205
      Arson Investigation
      5.00

    • FS206
      Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
      4.00
      Spring 2027
      Spring 2027

    • FS209
      Fire Instructor I
      3.00
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027

    • FS210
      Fire Safety Officer
      3.00
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027


Total Credit Hours
49.00
Program Notes:

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

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