Overview
The Professional Firefighter Certificate provides basic practical and cognitive training needed to operate safely and effectively on the fireground, as well as advanced firefighting knowledge related to incident report writing, flammable liquid fires, fire ground command, evidence preservation, pre-incident survey, and equipment maintenance.
Students who successfully complete the certificate are prepared to take State of Ohio exams for initial certification as a Firefighter or an Emergency Medical Technician.
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Program Chair
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Take State of Ohio Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician certification exams
- Work at fire departments
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Firefighter
- Emergency Medical Technician
Graduate Employment Outlook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of firefighters will grow about 4 percent through 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
$52,500 median annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
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Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Professional Firefighter Certificate (PFC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 110 | Emergency Medical Technician Theory and Practice | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| FST 101 | Fire Cadet Fundamentals | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| FST 105 | Firefighter Physical Preparedness | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| FST 136 | Emergency Vehicle Operator | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| FST 13X Firefighter Professional Elective | 8 | 12 | 11 | |
| Total Credits: | 15 | 22 | 23 | |
Electives
| Firefighter Professional Elective | ||
| FST 135 | Career Firefighter | 11 |
| FST 131 & FST 132 |
Firefighter Professional 1 and Firefighter Professional 2 |
11 |