The Fire Science Technology Certificate Program is designed to be a focused program providing technical knowledge related to the fire and safety professions. Courses transfer directly into the Fire Science Technology Associate Degree Program.
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| FIRST YEAR – 1st Semester | Semester Hours |
| FST 101* | Introduction to Fire Protection | 3 |
| FST 102 | Introduction to Fire Prevention | 3 |
| 6 |
| FIRST YEAR – 2nd Semester | Semester Hours |
| FST 103* | Introduction to Fire Suppression | 3 |
| FST 104 | Fire Fighting Equipment, Tactics and Strategy | 3 |
| 6 |
| SECOND YEAR – 1st Semester | Semester Hours |
| FST 201* | Fire Department Organization and Administration | 3 |
| FST 202 | Building Construction | 3 |
| 6 |
| SECOND YEAR – 2nd Semester | Semester Hours |
| FST 203 | Hazardous Materials I | 3 |
| FST 207 | Post-Fire Investigation | 3 |
| 6 |
| THIRD YEAR – 1st Semester | Semester Hours |
| FST 205 | Hazardous Materials II | 3 |
| FST 208 | The Firefighter at Risk | 3 |
| 6 |
Total Credit Hours = 30, Total Contact Hours = 30 |
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| Program Optional Courses: |
| FST 111 | Incident Management for the Fire Service | 3 |
| FST 112 | The Legal Aspects of Public Fire Service | 3 |
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Optional courses may replace any FST course except FST 203 Hazardous Materials I and FST 206 Hazardous Materials II. FST 203 and FST 205 are required to receive the Associate Degree.
* Articulated credit is available for students who have earned certification through the Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute at SC4 or any other recognized training facility where a Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council certificate has been issued. Students must provide proof of certification(s) to the Registrar. |
