Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Fire Science/Fire-fighting.
430203
Description
The Advanced Firefighter certificate program is designed to prepare students for positions as career and volunteer firefighters at the entry level. Some students may already be employed at the entry level and are seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Credit Hours Required: 34
Program Requirements
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EMS 143 - Emergency Medical Technician Practicum Credits: 2 -
EMS 144 - Emergency Medical Technician Credits: 10 -
EMS 144L - Emergency Medical Technician Lab Credits: 4 -
FSC 104 - Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Credits: 3 -
FSC 105 - Firefighter I & II Certification Academy Credits: 12 -
FSC 155 - Basic Wildland Firefighting Credits: 3
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Fire Service - Advanced Firefighter Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the proper uses for various equipment/tools, the care and use of fire equipment ladders, and perform basic ladder raises for multi-person ladders.
- Describe and perform standard hose rolls and carries used by the fire service.
- Explain the need for proper ventilation.
- Explain the method and theory of fire cause determination as it applies to the firefighter to include securing the scene and legal considerations.
- Identify and explain the components and value of automatic sprinkler systems.
- Perform various drags, lifts, carries, wall breaching, narrow-space manipulation and hoisting techniques directly related to firefighter safety and self-survival.
- Identify various hazardous materials and their potential dangers.
- Perform CPR for victims of all ages and demographics.
- Provide first aid for victims of all ages and demographics.
- Describe principles and techniques of emergency medical care as performed by the EMT-Basic in accordance with national and state curriculum.
- Define differences in logistical approaches to wildland and wildfire suppression.
Details
Hours
38
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1100 E Sheldon, Prescott, Arizona
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Name of Credential
Fire Service - Advanced Firefighter Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
FAFSA; varies
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$3,000.00
In-State Tuition
$5,135.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$14,300.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$8,135.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$17,300.00
Demand Occupation(s)
33-2011.00Firefighters
$27.46 per hour
