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
Admission criteria

None

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • 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

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

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.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
FSC105 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations 3
FSC106 Introduction To Fire Protection 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
FSC108 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention 3
FSC113 Introduction to Fire Suppression 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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.

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 Non-Sworn Fire Service Professional