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Fire Science Technology Degree
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The Fire Science program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a Fire Science Associate of Applied Science degree.
This program is offered by the
Fire Science Technology (FSC) department.
Availibility
Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability.
This program offers day, evening and online classes at the Oakwood and Winder-Barrow Campuses.
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Requirements
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required
prior to admission.
Official transcripts or
GED scores must be submitted from all colleges
and/or high schools attended for credit.
Take the ASSET placement test or submit
SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
All tests must have been
taken within five (5) years of application
for admission.
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The Firefighter/EMT diploma program is designed to qualify graduates to become successful fire service personnel with additional training in emergency medical technology. Completion of specific program area requirements prepares students to test for state and national certifications. This program is offered by the
Fire Science Technology (FSC) department.
Availibility
Students are accepted Fall quarter based on course and space availability.
This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
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Requirements
Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required
prior to admission.
Official transcripts or
GED scores must be submitted from all colleges
and/or high schools attended for credit.
Take the ASSET placement test or submit
SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
All tests must have been
taken within five (5) years of application
for admission.
Additional Requirements
• National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standard 1582, standard on medical requirements for Fire Fighters, or physician release to participate.
• Physical Fitness Requirements: All candidates should be in excellent condition. Additional physical fitness requirements may be added based on any revisions to NFPA guidelines or action taken by Georgia Fire Fighters Standards and Training.
• Students are required to rent or purchase NFPA compliant Personal Protective Equipment (turn out gear).
• Students must successfully complete the following courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher before beginning Fire Science/EMS courses: EMP 1000, ENG 1010, MAT 1012, & SCT 100.
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| COMMISSION
OF A FELONY MAY PREVENT YOU FROM
OBTAINING A EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/PARAMEDIC LICENSE. |
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All applicants for licensure as a EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/PARAMEDIC shall consent to a criminal
background check. OCGA 43-1-19. The
board shall have the authority to refuse
to grant, to revoke, or to discipline
the license of any emergency medical technician/paramedic if such emergency medical technician/paramedic has any of the following:
1) a felony conviction;
2) a conviction for any crime involving
moral turpitude,
3) an arrest, charge, or sentence for
any felony or crime involving moral
turpitude where:
a) a plea
of nolo contendere was entered,
b) first
offender treatment granted, or
c) the
adjudication was otherwise withheld.
A felony includes any offense which,
if committed in the state of Georgia
would be deemed a felony. A convicion
includes either a verdict of guilty
or a plea of guilty. OCGA 43-1-19.
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Fire Science Technology Diploma
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The Fire Science Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Program graduates receive a Fire Science Technology diploma.
This program is offered by the
Fire Science Technology (FSC) department.
Availibility
Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability.
This program offers day, evening and online classes at the Oakwood Campus.
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Requirements
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required
prior to admission.
Official transcripts or
GED scores must be submitted from all colleges
and/or high schools attended for credit.
Take the ASSET placement test or submit
SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
All tests must have been
taken within five (5) years of application
for admission.
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Advanced Fire Company Officer Certificate
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The Advanced Fire Company Officer certificate of credit program is the final step accomplished while a student works toward completion of the Fire Science Technology diploma, or independently of the diploma option. It meets qualification standards for national certification. This program presents critical subject matter to students who, upon completion of the certificate, would meet the requirements for the NFPA Fire Officer II. Program graduates will receive an Advanced Fire Company Officer certificate of credit. This program is offered by the
Fire Science Technology (FSC) department.
Availibility
Students must be current fire service employees. Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability.
This program offers day, evening and online classes at the Oakwood Campus.
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Requirements
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required
prior to admission.
Official transcripts or
GED scores must be submitted from all colleges
and/or high schools attended for credit.
Take the ASSET placement test or submit
SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
All tests must have been
taken within five (5) years of application
for admission.
Additional Requirements
Students must be current fire service employees.
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Basic Fire Company Officer Certificate
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The Basic Fire Company Officer certificate of credit program is the first of three steps accomplished while a student works toward completion of the Fire Science Technology diploma, or independently of the diploma option. It meets qualification standards for national certification. The Basic Fire Company Officer program presents critical subject matter to students who, upon completion of the certificate, may be assigned in their present fire service position to ride in charge of an engine company, rescue company, etc. on a temporary basis in their daily assigned duties. The assignment would typically involve supervising a crew of firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics. This assignment would require the student to serve as the initial incident commander on fire, rescue and other emergency scenes. Program graduates receive a Basic Fire Company Officer certificate of credit.
This program is offered by the
Fire Science Technology (FSC) department.
Availibility
Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability.
This program offers evening and online classes at the Oakwood Campus.
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Requirements
Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required
prior to admission.
Official transcripts or
GED scores must be submitted from all colleges
and/or high schools attended for credit.
Take the ASSET placement test or submit
SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
All tests must have been
taken within five (5) years of application
for admission.
Additional Requirements
Students must be current fire service employees.
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Fire Company Officer Certificate
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The Fire Company Officer certificate of credit program is the second of three steps accomplished while a student works toward completion of the Fire Science Technology diploma or independently of the diploma option. It meets qualification standards for national certification. The Fire Company Officer program presents critical subject matter to students who, upon completion of the certificate, would be prepared to serve as a fire department supervisor on a permanent basis.
Program graduates receive a Fire Company Officer certificate of credit. This program is offered by the
Fire Science Technology (FSC) department.
Availibility
Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability.
This program offers evening and online classes at the Oakwood Campus.
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Requirements
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required
prior to admission.
Official transcripts or
GED scores must be submitted from all colleges
and/or high schools attended for credit.
Take the ASSET placement test or submit
SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
All tests must have been
taken within five (5) years of application
for admission.
Additional Requirements
Students must be current fire service employees.
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Fire Fighter I Certificate
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The Fire Fighter I certificate of crediit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications level. Program graduates receive a Fire Fighter I certificate of credit.
This program is offered by the
Fire Science Technology (FSC) department.
Availibility
Students are accepted every winter quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
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Requirements
Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required
prior to admission.
Official transcripts or
GED scores must be submitted from all colleges
and/or high schools attended for credit.
Take the ASSET placement test or submit
SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
All tests must have been
taken within five (5) years of application
for admission.
Additional Requirements
NFPA 1582, standard on medical requirements for Fire Fighters, or physican release to participate. Physical Fitness Requirements: All candidates should be in excellent condition. Additional physical fitness requirements may be added based on any revisions to NFPA guidelines or action taken by Georgia Fire Fighters Standards and Training. Students are required to rent or purchase turn out gear.
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Fire Fighter II Certificate
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The Fire Fighter II certificate of credit prgram is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. The certificate builds upon skills and knowledge acquired in the Fire Fighter I certificate and parallels the Advanced Firefighter Curriculum being developed by the Georgia Fire Academy. Program graduates receive a FIre Fighter II certificate of credit.
This program is offered by the
Fire Science Technology (FSC) department.
Availibility
Students are accepted every summer quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
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Requirements
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required
prior to admission.
Official transcripts or
GED scores must be submitted from all colleges
and/or high schools attended for credit.
Take the ASSET placement test or submit
SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
All tests must have been
taken within five (5) years of application
for admission.
Additional Requirements
Students must have successfully completed the Fire Fighter I certificate of credit or hold a National Fire Fighter I certification. NFPA 1582, standard on medical requirements for Fire Fighters, or physican release to participate. Physical Fitness Requirements: All candidates should be in excellent condition. Additional physical fitness requirements may be added based on any revisions to NFPA guidelines or action taken by Georgia Fire Fighters Standards and Training. Students are required to rent or purchase turn out gear.
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