Fire Officer

Fall 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$800

Program Description

The Fire Officer program is designed to enhance the technical and general education of the volunteer and career firefighter. The program builds on the basic fire service information which allows the firefighter to gain the knowledge and understanding of information required for work at the officer level within the fire service. Students are given a good educational foundation which is coupled with a broad spectrum of technical information that will help them perform the duties of a fire officer within their jurisdiction. The degree is targeted to current firefighters or fire officers.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Able to explain and demonstrate the ability to manage fire department occupational safety awareness and effective report writing skills.
  2. Able to demonstrate initial accident investigation and address the proper format for citizen complaints.
  3. Describe the Company officer's role in maintaining work place ethics and be able to properly delegate responsibilities to other fire department members in accordance with fire department policies.
  4. Describe his/her role in fire department instruction and be proficient in public speaking.
  5. Understand and implement fire department inspection procedures in accordance with the current fire code rules and regulations as they relate to public safety.

Career Opportunities

The Fire Officer program will prepare firefighter personnel for leadership positions.

Certificate - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter
FOD  101Fire Officer IA 4
FOD  102Fire Officer IA Work Based Learning 2
FOD  110Fire Service Leadership 3
9

Second Quarter
FOD  131Fire Service Instructor I 3
FOD  206Fire Inspection and Codes 4
7
16 credits are required for the Certificate

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.