Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Fire Science Driver/Operator certificate is designed to prepare the student to become a driver/operator of fire service pumping apparatus and hydraulics as it relates to the fire service.
Credit Hours Required: 18
Program Requirements
FSC 137 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: 3
FSC 235 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
FSC 236 - Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services Credits: 3
FSC 238 - Strategy and Tactics Credits: 3
FSC 239 - Fire Department Company Officer Credits: 3
FSC 241 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: 3
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Fire Science Driver/Operator Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
Describe principles and characteristics of hydraulics and operate fire hydraulic pumps currently in use in the fire service.
Operate and test fire protection and detection systems.
Prescribe safety procedures for personnel operating in the fire ground.
Direct firefighting operations to achieve life safety, property conservation, and environmental protection.
Lead functions and processes as the emergency scene commander.
Determine factors and principles related to fire resistance, building codes and fire suppression issues.
Details
Hours
18
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
CTEC; Prescott
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Fire Science-Driver / Operator Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
FAFSA, varies
Refund Policy
https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC - North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,000.00
In-State Tuition
$2,910.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$7,752.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,910.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$8,752.00
