Fire Officer I Certificate Program

FF31

Program Description

The Fire Officer I technical certificate of credit is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge, and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications level. Program graduates receive a Fire Officer I technical certificate of credit.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted each semester based on course and space availability.

Physical Fitness Requirement

This program requires that the student have National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standard 1582, standard on medical requirements for Fire Fighters, or a physician’s release to participate. All candidates should be in excellent condition. Additional physical fitness requirements may be added based on any revisions to NFPA Standards or action taken by Georgia Fire Fighters Standards and Training Council.

Grade Requirement

Students must complete each course with a grade of C or higher before progressing to the next course.

Program Length and Availability

1 Semester

Campus Availability: Hall, Online

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.

(Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 14 Hours

FRSC 1110Fire Admin/Supervise/Ldrship

3

FRSC 1132Fire Service Instructor

4

FRSC 1141Hazardous Materials Operator

4

FRSC 2120Fire Protection Systems

3

Total Credit Hours: 14

Graduation Plan

Semester One

Apply for Graduation

FRSC 1110Fire Admin/Supervise/Ldrship

3

FRSC 1132Fire Service Instructor

4

FRSC 1141Hazardous Materials Operator

4

FRSC 2120Fire Protection Systems

3

Total Credit Hours:14

FRSC 1141:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Total Credit Hours: 14

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.