Firefighter II Certificate Program

FF21

Program Description

The Firefighter II Technical Certificate of Credit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. The certificate builds upon skills and knowledge acquired in the Firefighter I certificate and parallels the Advanced Firefighter Curriculum being developed by the Georgia Fire Academy. Students must be a graduate of Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit or NPQ Firefighter I Certified. Program graduates receive a Firefighter II Technical Certificate of Credit. Note: Candidate must be certified at the state basic Firefighter I level to be eligible for NPQ Firefighter II certification.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted Fall Semester based on course and space availability.

Students must be 18 years old to sit for ProBoard testing. Tests must be taken within one year of program completion.

Additional Requirements

Students must have successfully completed the Firefighter I technical certificate of credit or hold a National Firefighter I certification.

Physical Fitness and Additional Equipment Requirements

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 Firefighter Standards and Training Council. Students are required to rent or purchase NFPA compliant Personal Protective Equipment (turn out gear).

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

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 1050Fire & Life Safety Educator I

3

FRSC 1060Fire Prev/Preparedness/Maint

3

FRSC 1070Intro to Technical Rescue

4

FRSC 1080Fireground Operations

3

Total Credit Hours: 13

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

Graduation Plan

Semester One

Apply for Graduation

FRSC 1050Fire & Life Safety Educator I

3

FRSC 1060Fire Prev/Preparedness/Maint

3

FRSC 1070Intro to Technical Rescue

4

FRSC 1080Fireground Operations

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours: 13

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