Fire Science

Career Studies and Workforce Development Division

Certificate Type: One-Year

Contact: Tami Cunningham, tcunningham@trcc.edu

Purpose: Career and Technical Education. The Fire Science Certificate program focuses on providing students with skills in firefighting and emergency medical services. This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment, building a foundation for future advancement in the firefighting field.

Fall

Courses

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4
EMT 105Emergency Medical Technician

9
FIRE 118Hazardous Materials Awareness & Ops

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Spring

Courses

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
FIRE 127Firefighter I

9
FIRE 128Firefighter II

3
Total Credit Hours:12

(1)These courses require skills and written examinations by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety to obtain state certification. Students must meet all state requirements prior to taking certification tests. In addition, submission of a Criminal Record background check may be required.

Please see individual course descriptions for prerequisites, corequisites, and/or other requirements.