Fire Science Technology Certificate

Curriculum C343A

This program is designed for individuals who wish to increase their knowledge of the field. The program is primarily directed toward individuals presently in the field. Opportunities to enter the field as regular fire personnel are limited; however, some opportunities do exist in fire-equipment sales and service, insurance and inspection.

Semester One

Credit Hours

 

FIR 110◊

Fire Protection

3

#

FIR 129◊

Hazardous Materials

3

 

FIR 135◊

Fire-Service Law

2

 

FIR 150◊

Fire Suppression

4

 

FIR 180◊

Fire Prevention

3

 

 

 

15

Semester Two

#

FIR 189◊

Fire-Department Administration

3

 

FIR 190◊

Arson

3

#

FIR 254◊

Fire Supervision & Community Relations

3

#

FIR 275◊

Hydraulics & Fix Installations

3

#

FIR 281◊

Building Construction (Fire)

3

 

 

 

15

 

 

Total credits required

30

See FIR course descriptions.

Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required for each FIR course.

Coordinator: Mike Kuryla, Ext. 3617

Gainful Employment

The information below is provided to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

Curriculum

Curriculum Title

CIPS Code

C343A

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE

43 0203

# of Graduates

# of Graduates Completing
On-Time

% Completing
On-Time

1

1

1

Avg. Program Tuition Cost

Avg. Program Book Cost

Total Program Costs*

$ 3,112.00

$ 1,154.00

$ 4,266.00

Program Length
in Semesters

Program Credit

Hours

Median Loan

Debt

2

30

NA

SOC Code

SOC Description
(Associated Program Occupation(s))

Occupational Summary
(ONET webpage)

332011

Firefighters

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-2011.00

332021

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-2021.00

332022

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-2022.00

*Transportation, personal expenses, and room and board costs are not included in the information above, but may apply to some students.

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-216W, or send an Email to: finaid@triton.edu.