Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Synopsis Firefighting Operations Certificate
Program Location: Signal Peak Campus
Course Objective:
Description: The Firefighter Operations Certificate of Completion is designed to prepare future firefighters for a career in the fire service. The program curriculum and course of instruction will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to effectively perform the essential functions of an entry level firefighter. Upon successful completion of FSC140 Firefighter I and II and FSC129 Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations, students sit for the State proctored written and practical skills examinations; successful students will be awarded State of Arizona certification through the Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence Fire Service Accreditation.
Competencies to be achieved:
* Evaluate the characteristics of fire behavior and extinguishing agents. (Evaluation Level)
* Examine the theory of fire behavior, phases of fire and compare methods of fire control. (Analysis Level)
*Demonstrate the methods of attacking, controlling and extinguishing various types of fires. (Application Level)
* Predict the impacts of public relations that will influence the strategies of fire suppression and property conservation. (Application Level)
* Analyze the policies and procedures that govern the practical application of modern firefighting and common terminology at the local and National levels. (Analysis Level)
* Critique the resource deployment practices of fire suppression organizations, basic fire fighting tactics and strategies. (Evaluation Level)
* Categorize fire service resources, equipment and apparatus to determine their functions on an emergency incident. (Synthesis Level)
* Explain and critique the components of fire prevention including code enforcement, public information, and public and private fire protection systems. (Evaluation Level)
* Analyze the environmental factors of Wildland Fire that affect the start and spread of wildfire. (Analysis Level)
* Explain and demonstrate the maintenance, safety and efficient use of wildland fire suppression personal protective equipment. (Application Level)
* Analyze the application of common wildland fire terms. (Analysis Level)
* Demonstrate the ability to extricate and immobilize a patient from an automobile using extrication tools. (Application Level)
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, state certification):
Tuition (In-State) 16 x $75 = $ 1,200
Tuition (Out of State) 16 x $150 = $ 2,400
Pre-Degree Requirements: (Before applying to the program, students need to have completed the following):
* EMS125 Emergency Medical Technician or EMT Certificate must be completed prior to acceptance to the program.
* FSC129 Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
* FSC134 Fitness and Conditioning for Firefighters
* Complete the above OR Program Director consent
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
* Wildland Fire Fighter (Joseph D. Lowe)
* Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills (National Fire Protection Association)
Pre-Degree Books:
* Emergency Care and Transportation of the sick and Injured (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
None
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Veronica Duran
Email: veronica.duran@centralaz.edu
Phone number: 520-494-5111
Direct Website link to the program:
https://centralaz.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Firefighter-Operations-Certificate-Map-2023-2024-Updated.pdf
Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: None
Other requirements needed: None
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://centralaz.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/refunds/
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes.
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence Fire Service Accreditation
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes.
Career Pathway: Courses completed apply towards a Fire Science Technology A.A.S. degree. Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes. HLC accredited courses are recognized by other educational institutions.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes.
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission; https://hlcommission.org/ . IFSAC; https://ifsac.org .
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA. Not Tracked at this time. Not tracked
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
17
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Signal Peak Campus
Local WIB
2003 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal
Type of Attainment:
Certificate; AZCFSE Certification
Name of Credential
Firefighter Operations Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant; Scholarship
Refund Policy
See Synopsis.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of NCA; AZCFSE
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)
$500.00 May increase if Prerequisites are required.
Testing/Exam Fees
$150.00
In-State Tuition
$1,275.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,550.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$100.00 May increase if Prerequisites are required.
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,025.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$3,300.00
