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Fire Science Technology - Certificate (Major Code - FST)

The Fire Science Technology Certificate teaches the basic skills needed in today’s changing fire service. Through coursework in fire and emergency services, students learn to plan for, respond to, and mitigate various emergency situations. Emphasis is on employability. 

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to obtain certification in hazardous materials emergency response.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to obtain the Firefighter I and II Certification from the state of Arizona through a rigorous testing process.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the practical application of fire service knowledge and skills in the work environment.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the practical application of basic emergency medical skills.

Degree Map

CORE CURRICULUM 21 CREDITS

EMT 174Emergency Medical Technician*

9
FST 110Firefighter I*

6
FST 111Firefighter II*

6

Note:
EMT 174 or FST 110/FST 111 may be taken in any order as these courses are not prerequisite courses to each other. Students taking the EMT 174 course for state or national certificate must be 18 within six months of course completion. 

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 21 CREDITS