Fire Science Certificate

Location(s): Walla Walla

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***The Fire Science program is not accepting new students for 2023-2024.

This certificate is equivalent to the first year of the AAS Degree in Fire Science.

Degree sequence applicable beginning with 2022-2023 cohort.

Certificate Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of personal protective equipment, search and rescue techniques, health and safety, fire behavior, incident command systems, ladders and ventilation, and hazardous materials.
Prepare to take the test for Level I firefighter conducted by the State Fire Protection Bureau.
Understand sprinkler system operation, maintenance, and inspection.
Apply basic firefighting skills to a wild land/urban interface environment.

Year One

Quarter One

EMT 130 - Emergency Medical Technician Program Credits: 10

Choose One

ACOM 102 - Communication In The Workplace Credits: 5
CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5

Total Credits: 15

Quarter Two

FIRE 101 - Firefighting Academy 101 Credits: 10 *
FIRE 170 - Hazmat Operations Credits: 3 *

Choose One

AENG 100 - Writing In The Workplace Credits: 5
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5 (W)

Total Credits: 18

Quarter Three

FIRE 177 - Wildland Fire Management Credits: 4 *
FIRE 130 - Hydraulics Credits: 3
FIRE 152 - Building Construction Credits: 3
FIRE 135 - Fire Service Resume Building and Interviews Credits: 1

Choose One

AMATH 105 - Intro to Quantitative Problem Solving for Trades Credits: 5
MATH& 107 - Math In Society Credits: 5 (M)

Total Credits: 16

Grand Total: 49

PLAN CODE: FIGFSC45 (Previously EPC: 828C)
REQUIRED: FYE (3 credits) required to be taken as well.
*May be satisfied by industry credential/certification
The following courses meet the related instruction requirements of this certificate/degree (one course per category required):
(W) - AENG 100 , ENGL& 101
(M) - MATH& 107
(O) - CMST& 220