Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services Leadership (221-427-54) Career Studies Certificate

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Purpose: This curriculum prepares students to assume entry level leadership and supervisory roles within fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) departments and/or agencies with an introduction to the current and future leadership roles and responsibilities within the fire and EMS in the field. It is designed to meet the requirements for entry level fire and EMS supervisors (officers) and to provide transferable courses into the associate of Fire science and EMS applied science degree programs where more in-depth knowledge is acquired.

Certificate Requirements

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
FST 120 - Occupational Safety and Health for the Fire Service (3 credits) or
FST 121 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (3 credits)
FST 220 - Building Construction for Fire Protection (3 credits)
FST 235 - Strategy and Tactics (3 credits)
EMS 211 - Operations ♦ (2 credits)
FST 135 - Fire Instructor I (3 credits)
FST 210 - Legal Aspects of Fire Service (3 credits)
FST 240 - Fire Administration I (3 credits)
FST 230 - Fire Investigation (3 credits) or
FST 245 - Fire Risk and Analysis ♦ (3 credits)
EMS 201 - EMS Professional Development ♦ (3 credits)

Total Minimum Credits 29

Program Information (HP)

For additional information about this program visit the Health Professions Division web page, stop by room 313 Historic Triangle Campus, phone 757-825-2808 or 757-258-6531, or email healthprofessions@tncc.edu.

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Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services Leadership (221-427-54) Career Studies Certificate

Certificate Requirements

Total Minimum Credits 29

Program Information (HP)