JCC - Public Safety Technology: Fire Science

Public Safety Technology: Fire Science

Certificate

This certificate program is offered through a partnership with the Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services. The degree offers students the opportunity to prepare for a career in the fire protection technology area. Students may choose between firefighter and support operations tracks.

Minimum program hours: 30 credit hours

Disclosure Information

This section provides information required by the federal government for certificate programs intended to prepare students for gainful employment:
This certificate prepares students for occupations with job titles such as: Firefighter, Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/EMT, Firefighter/EMT (Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician), Fire Fighter, Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, Fire Fighter/EMT, Fireman, Fire Chief. More information on these occupations may be found at, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-2011.01

Program Costs:

Program Costs: Estimated of annual costs for full-time students enrolled for the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters for this program include:

	NYS Residents	Non-NYS Residents
Tuition	$3,900 ($1,950/semester)	$7,800 ($3,900/semester)
Fees*	$530 ($265/semester)	$530 ($265/semester)
Textbooks and Supplies	$1,000 ($500/semester)	$1,000 ($500/semester)

Students planning to live in the Jamestown Campus residence halls should plan on annual room and board expenses of $9,100. Commuter students should plan for personal housing expenses and transportation to and from classes.

*student fees are assessed on a per/credit hour basis, and may include lab fees for specific classes.

Graduation Rate:

Of the students who received this certificate July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010, 100% completed program requirements within one year. Please note: Many students pursue certificate completion on a part-time basis over periods that exceed one year.

Median Program Loan Debt:

<p>Loans are an option for some students to help pay for college expenses.  The median program loan debt for students who received this certificate July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010, was $0.00.</p>

Program Codes

Degree option:

Certificate

Curriculum code:

2012

Hegis code:

5507

General requirements

General requirements hours:

12 credit hours

Humanities	3
ENG 1530: English Composition II	3
Social Sciences Elective	3
Mathematics/Sciences	6
CHE 1500: Introduction to Chemistry	3
Mathematics/Sciences Electives	3

Core requirements

Core requirements hours:

17 credit hours

Fire Science Electives (choose from the following list)	5
PST 1140: Fire Behavior & Arson Awareness	.5
PST 1300: Introduction to Fire Officer	2
PST 1400: Incident Safety Officer	1
PST 1700: Basic Fire Police	.5
PST 2000: Firefighter I	6
PST 2100: Firefighter II	2
PST 2110: Mask Confidence	1
PST 2120: Confined Space Awareness Safety	.5
PST 2200: Incident Command System (I-300)	1.5
PST 2660: Truck Company Operator In-Service	1
PST 2610: On-Scene Rehabilitation for Emergency Operations	1
PST 2170: Firefighter Survival	1
PST 2150: Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST)	1
PST 2300: Fire Officer I	1.5
PST 2350: Fire Officer II	1.5
PST 2500: Hazardous Materials Incident Safety Officer	.5
PST 2510: Apparatus Operator – Emergency Vehicle Operation	1
PST 2520: Apparatus Operator – Pump	1.5
PST 2530: Apparatus Operator – Aerial Device	1.5
PST 2540: Hazardous Materials Technician	3
PST 2550: Hazardous Materials Incident Command	1.5
PST 2620: Water Supply Operations	1
PST 2670: Managing Fire Company Tactical Operations	1
PST 2700: Basic Rescue Technician	1.5
PST 2730: Intermediate Rope Rescue	2.5
PST 2500: Hazardous Materials Incident Safety Officer	.5

*Firefighter Track (12 credits)*
PST 1020: Introduction to Fire Protection Technology	3
PST 2000: Firefighter I	6
PST 1200: Incident Command System (I-200)	1.5
PST 2600: Truck Company Operations	1.5

*Support Track Operations (12 credits)*
PST 1020: Introduction to Fire Protection Technology	3
PST 1100: Scene Support Operations	1.5
PST 1500: Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations	1
PST 1120: Principles of Building Construction – Combustible	1
PST 1130: Principles of Building Construction - Noncombustible	1
PST 1200: Incident Command System (I-200)	1.5
PST 2600: Truck Company Operation	1.5
PST 1400: Incident Safety Officer	1
PST 1030: Legal Issues for the Volunteer Fire Service	1
PST 1040: Conducting Life fire Training Evolutions	.5

Electives

Electives:

1 credit hour

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of the theory and practice of fire science coupled with technology that has enhanced the fire science communities.
Employ a working knowledge of the basic tactics and strategies to emergency fire incidents.
Acquire the understanding of documentation, theory, skills, as well as the technology associated with the practice of Fire Science.