MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5557 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2020 Fall Last Admit Term: 2021 Fall Award: CCL Total Credits: 16-32 CIP Code: 43.0203	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: GC, MC, PC, PV Field of Interest: Behavioral Sciences and Human Services Instructional Council: Emergency Medical Technology/Fire Science Technology (54) GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 33-2011.01 Municipal Firefighters

Description: 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.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the basic theories of fire behavior and methods of fire control in a variety of fire operations. (FSC102) 2. Demonstrate the appropriate and safe use of personal firefighting equipment. (FSC102) 3. Recognize the professional and organizational structures, processes, and policies that guide fire departments. (FSC102, FSC105, FSC174) 4. Demonstrate physical tasks, proper tool selection, and knowledge of operating procedures in accordance with the standards of the profession. (EMT104, EMT104LL, FSC102, FSC105, FSC130, FSC134, FSC174) 5. Identify the hazards to health and safety related to emergency operations. (EMT104, EMT104LL, FSC102, FSC105, FSC174) 6. Collaborate effectively with members of a team to achieve goals. (EMT104, EMT104LL, FSC102, FSC130, FSC134, FSC174) 7. Demonstrate the critical thinking, mental, and emotional skills needed to perform firefighting tasks and services. (EMT104, EMT104LL, FSC102, FSC130, FSC134, FSC174)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program. + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Admission Criteria
Formal application and admission to the program is required.

Required Courses

+ EMT104 Emergency Medical Technology (10) AND
EMT104LL Emergency Medical Technology Practicum (2) OR
Arizona State EMT Certification (0) OR
Arizona State Paramedic Certification (0) OR
Permission of Program Director (0) 0-12

FSC105 Hazardous Materials/First Responder (3)
OR Permission of Program Director (0) 0-3

FSC130 Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT (1) OR
Verification of CPAT completion (0) 0-1

+ FSC102 Fire Department Operations 11
+ FSC134 Fitness and Conditioning for Firefighters 3
+ FSC174 Functions of Command 2

Credits: 16-32

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

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.