Program Information
Learn more about the Fire Science program.
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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Firefighter Operations provides the opportunity for individuals seeking careers in the fire service to acquire minimum standard firefighting skills and prepare for state and/or national certifications, including the Firefighter I and II Certification. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Fire Science is also available.
Details
- Field of Interest
- Behavioral Science and Human Services
- Academic Plan Code
- 5557
- Total Credits Required
- 16.5 - 33
- Catalog Year
- 2026-2027
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Describe the basic theories of fire behavior and methods of fire control in a variety of fire operations.
- Demonstrate the appropriate and safe use of personal firefighting equipment.
- Recognize the professional and organizational structures, processes, and policies that guide fire departments.
- Demonstrate physical tasks, proper tool selection, and knowledge of operating procedures in accordance with the standards of the profession.
- Identify the hazards to health and safety related to emergency operations.
- Collaborate effectively with members of a team to achieve goals.
- Demonstrate the critical thinking, mental, and emotional skills needed to perform firefighting tasks and services.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Admission Criteria
Formal application and admission to the program is required.
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC105 | Hazardous Materials/First Responder | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–3 | ||
| FSC130 | Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT | OR Verification of CPAT completion | 0–1 | ||
| EMT101 | Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers |
OR Current validation in Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer (0) AND Credit By Evaluation |
0.5 | ||
| EMT104 and EMT104AB and EMT104LL |
Emergency Medical Technology and Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology and Emergency Medical Technology Practicum |
OR Arizona State EMT Certification OR Arizona State Paramedic Certification OR Permission of Program Director |
0–12.5 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC102 | Fire Department Operations | Critical course Gateway course | 11 | ||
| FSC134 | Fitness and Conditioning for Firefighters | Critical course | 3 | ||
| FSC174 | Functions of Command | Critical course | 2 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
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Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Firefighter Operations