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Fire Fighter I
Technical Certificate of Credit
Contact Information
Jerry Asbach
706-771-4192
Augusta Campus - Building 900
Offered at the Augusta, Thomson, and Waynesboro campuses.
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall |
| Length of Program: |
Two Quarters |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
17 |
Program Description
The Firefighter I program is designed to prepare graduates for success in a fire service environment. This technical certificate program is conducted in cooperation with Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) System Fire Fighter I level according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. High school graduation or GED is required for graduation from this program.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are in demand for employment in private and public area fire departments. Positions available to graduates include entry level firefighter, public educator, juvenile fire setter intervention programs, fire inspection and prevention officer, facilities safety officer, in-house fire brigade officer and communications officer.
| Curriculum Outline |
Credits |
| Occupational Courses |
17 |
| FSC |
102 |
Emergency Service Fundamentals |
3 |
| FSC |
103 |
Basic Fire fighter Module I |
6 |
| FSC |
104 |
Basic Fire fighter Module II |
3 |
| FSC |
105 |
Fire and Life Safety Educator |
5 |
Notes:
- A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.
- courses attempted with the prefix FSC will be suspended from the program for one year. Before re-entering the program, the student must complete an individualized remedial program assigned by the department head. After the third unsuccessful attempt of any courses with the FSC prefix, the student will not be allowed to re-enter the Fire Fighter I program.
- Students must be eighteen years of age and submit a medical report release form certifying their ability to meet the strenuous physical performance demands of the firefighter I program as well as the use of self-contained breathing apparatus before enrolling in FSC 103 and FSC 104.
- Students may enroll in FSC 102 and 105 prior to age eighteen and/or before obtaining a medical release from their physician.
- Conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor may prohibit employment in field and may make a student ineligible to take licensing/certification exam(s) required for the profession. A background check may be required by some agencies before a student attends a clinical practicum. For more information, contact, the appropriate advisor.
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