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
Total Credit Hours: 14
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 14
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.