The Fire Science Technology Certificate program introduces students to the field of Fire Science. Students gain an understanding of fire safety, fire prevention and fire management.
Graduates are prepared to function as leaders on the fire science team.
This program is offered in cooperation with the Volunteer Fireman's Association of Cambia County Upon successful completion of the certificate program, fire science credits may be applied toward the Associate Degree in Human Services. To provide students with a history of the technology and science of protecting and suppressing loss of life and property to fire. To inform students of the various fire protection organizations, fire codes and fire safe buildings. To provide students with an understanding of municipal fire defenses, fire protection devices and extinguishing agents and systems necessary for effective fire protection services. To provide students with basic concepts of fire prevention and fire prevention laws and ordinances.