The Fire Management certificate is designed to quickly prepare firefighters for advancement within their fire department. For those departments providing EMS service, an EMS management class can be included in the certificate to provide a broader education for dual service professionals.
Courses requiring a grade of C or better: ENG, EPT, and FIP
Courses in this program
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| ENG-111 | 3 | ||
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This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course that satisfies English Composition. |
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| EPT-150 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include integrating command and control systems, maintaining communication within command and control systems, and using NIMS procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts necessary for operating within the National Incident Management System. |
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| EPT-124 | 3 | ||
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This course covers federal and state laws that affect emergency service personnel in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist incident. Topics include initial response and long-term management strategies, with an emphasis on legal and ethical considerations and coordination between local, state, and federal agencies. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the role of private industry, government agencies, public policies, and federal/state declarations of disasters in emergency situations. |
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| FIP-220 | 3 | ||
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This course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sectors. Topics include incident management, fire-ground tactics and strategies, incident safety, and command/control of emergency operations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the initial incident system as it relates to operations involving various emergencies in fire and non-fire situations. |
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| FIP-276 | 3 | ||
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This course provides an overview of fire department operative services. Topics include finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement, management information, specialized services, legal issues, planning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts and apply fire department management and operations principles. |
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Curriculum is based on the 2022-23 catalog.
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