Fire Science 31 Credit* Technical Diploma
Program Description
The Fire Science Technical Diploma program prepares learners with foundational entry level knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the fire service. Concepts learned in this program include firefighter safety, fire prevention, hazardous material incident operations, building construction related to fire safety, and communication skills needed to be effective in the field.
Graduates of this program will also obtain NTC’s EMT Basic Technical Diploma. Courses in the Fire Science Technical Diploma program ladder into NTC’s Fire Medic Associate Degree and Fire Services Leadership Associate Degree programs which allows graduates to advance on their career pathway in this field.
A portion of the Fire Science coursework is aligned with the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum.
Please note: This program is subject to the Clock-to-Credit Hour Conversion and will not be eligible for full financial aid funding based on the program’s credit hours.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Apply knowledge on emergency management, scene control, and extinguishing fires
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform as an entry level National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
- Demonstrate problem-solving, decision-making, critical-thinking, interpersonal and communication skills integral to success in public service professions
- Evaluate the components of building construction related to fire and life safety; including inspections, pre-incident planning and emergency operations
- Develop the basic firefighting fundamentals for entry into the fire service
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Battalion Chief
- EMT-Basic
- First Responder
- Fire Fighter
- Fire Lieutenant
- Fire Captain
- Assistant Fire Chief
- Fire Chief
- EMT
Courses
The Fire Science Technical Diploma is a 31 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
Please note: This program is subject to the Clock-to-Credit Hour Conversion and will not be eligible for full financial aid funding based on the program’s credit hours.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationPathways
Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this Fire Science Technical Diploma:
- The Emergency Medical Technician Technical Diploma will provide you with 16% (5 of 31 credits) of the total credits in this Fire Science Technical Diploma
- The EMT - Firefighter Technical Diploma will provide you with 32% (10 of 31 credits) of the total credits in this Fire Science Technical Diploma
Additional Information
Clock-to-Credit Hour Conversion
This program is subject to the Clock-to-Credit Hour Conversion and will not be eligible for full financial aid funding based on the program’s credit hours.
| Term | Course | Credit Hours | Financial Aid Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COLLEGE 101 | 1 | 1 |
| 1 | FIRE FIGHTING PRINCIPLES | 4 | 4 |
| 1 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION | 3 | 1.8 |
| 1 | PRINCIPLES OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES SAFETY AND SURVIVAL | 3 | 1.8 |
| 1 | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS | 1 | .9 |
| 1 | WRITTEN COMMUNICATION | 3 | 1.8 |
| 1 | or ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 | 3 | 1.8 |
| 2 | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | ADVANCED FIREFIGHTER CONCEPTS | 2 | 1.8 |
| 2 | TECHNICAL REPORTING | 3 | 1.8 |
| 2 | MATH WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS | 3 | 1.8 |
| 2 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER (EMR)/ EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) - PART 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - PART 2 | 3 | 3 |
For more information, please refer to our Financial Aid Policies.
Admissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
Before you apply, you should know
This program requires a criminal background check. Acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, however, a check may be required for placement at clinical sites or field experiences.
Current CPR certification is required prior to clinical placement. Accepted certifications include Professional Rescuer & Healthcare Provider (ARC) or Healthcare Provider (AHA).
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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. The $30.00 application fee is being waived at this time.
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We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.