Fire Protection Technology, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• FIR 127 - Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: 3
• FIR 111 - Principles Emergency Services Credits: 4
• EMS 214 - Emergency Medical Technician Credits: 6

Semester 2

• FIR 124 - Building Construction Credits: 3
• FIR 158 - Fire Officer I Credits: 3
• FIR 112 - Principles Emergency Serv II Credits: 4
• FIR 335 - Fire Instructor I Credits: 3

Semester 3

• FIR 400 - Emergency Safety & Survival Credits: 3
• FIR 138 - Principles of Fire Prevention Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 32

These credits are applicable to the AAS degree in Fire Science Technology  .

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$174.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program:$7,158**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

The Fire Science program provides fundamental knowledge that applies to a variety of fire science jobs. Depending on your career choice, you may:

• Maintain fire equipment.
• Control and extinguish fires.
• Inspect facilities for fire safety purposes.
• Conduct fire safety education programs.
• Instruct or advise others on the use of equipment.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Depending on your career choice, you may need:

• Physical strength, coordination and stamina.
• Good health, normal eyesight and hearing.
• Ability to work both independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine solutions.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

• Students who possess IFSAC Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Pumper/Operator, and Inspector I certifications can use these certifications for alternative credit toward applicable courses. See program chairman for more information.
• To be considered for full-time employment as a fire fighter in Iowa, applicants must pass competitive mental and physical tests, regardless of educational degrees attained.
• Anticipated average starting salary $40,000 (2010-2011 Placement Report). Average starting salary in the Ames, Des Moines and West Des Moines area is approximately $40,000.

Program Competencies

1. Demonstrate the basic skills needed to become accredited as a Firefighter I based on the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001.
   
2. Demonstrate the basic skills needed to become accredited as a Firefighter II and I based on the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001.
   
3. Identify the elements of construction and design of structures and explain how they relate to preplanning fire operations, inspecting buildings, and operating at emergency incidents.
4. Examine the theories and fundamentals of how fires start, spread, and are controlled.
5. Explain how to apply complex fire regulations using plan review, the fire code process, inspections, and system testing and fire investigation as well, as how it applies to fire prevention regulations.
6. Develop the skills necessary to meet NFPA 1021 (Fire Officer Professional Qualities) utilizing effective communications, management of resources, leadership, personnel safety, fire prevention, and investigation. 
   
7. Examine the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change the emergency services.
   
8. Demonstrate the principles of water and its movement, determining accurate discharge pressures and fire flows, and effective means for supporting fixed fire suppression systems using different types of fire apparatus and pumps.
   

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DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
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