Non-Sworn Fire Service Professional
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Non-Sworn Fire Service Professional program is designed for students who need basic preparation courses to pursue a non-sworn career as a fire service professional and/or more comprehensive information about life safety, fire hazards, and prevention. A unique feature of the program is that the instructors are professional fire service personnel including firefighters.
Details
Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Non-Sworn Fire Service Professional (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5486
Total credits required
18
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Admissions criteria
None
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Describe the chemical processes utilized in dealing with hazardous materials incidence.
- Identify the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials.
- Analyze the problems concerning fire prevention techniques, procedures, regulations, code enforcement, and occupancy survey.
- Explain the characteristics and behavior of fire and extinguishing agents.
- Discuss fire suppression organization, basic fire fighting tactics, and public relations as affected by fire suppression.
- Evaluate the methods of attacking, controlling, and extinguishing various types of fires.
- Describe personal and practical skills needed to enhance customer service in the public sector.
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.
Firefighters
$48,750 Show expanded career information for Firefighters
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 Pathway Planner 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.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC105 | Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations | 3 | ||
| FSC106 | Introduction To Fire Protection | 3 | ||
| FSC108 | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3 | ||
| FSC113 | Introduction to Fire Suppression | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC208 | Firefighter Safety and Building Construction | 3 | ||
| FSC215 | Customer Service in the Public Sector | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC105 | Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations | 3 | ||
| FSC106 | Introduction To Fire Protection | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC108 | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3 | ||
| FSC113 | Introduction to Fire Suppression | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC208 | Firefighter Safety and Building Construction | 3 | ||
| FSC215 | Customer Service in the Public Sector | 3 |
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=981360).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.