Basic Fire Company Officer Certificate Program

BF11 - 201003

Program Description

This program contains the basic knowledge and skills required of a company officer.

Program Specific Information

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

Additional Entrance Requirement

Students must be current fire service employees.

Grade Requirement

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

Program Length and Availability

2 Semesters

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.)

Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 13 Hours

FRSC 1121Firefighting Strategy/Tactics

3

FRSC 2110Fire Service Hydraulics

3

FRSC 2130Fire Serv Bldg Construction

3

FRSC 2141Incident Command

4

Total Credit Hours: 13

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 13 hours in the above areas.

Graduation Plan

Semester One

FRSC 1121Firefighting Strategy/Tactics

3

FRSC 2110Fire Service Hydraulics

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

FRSC 2130Fire Serv Bldg Construction

3

FRSC 2141Incident Command

4

Total Credit Hours:7

Total Credit Hours: 13

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