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Fire Science

Southern Union State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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Short-term certificate in fire science. Covers introduction to fire science, fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency response.

Credits

18 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Introduction to fire science, fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency response
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Firefighters33-2011.00
  • Fire Inspectors and Investigators33-2021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Personal protective equipment — don and inspect fire-resistant clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus under direct supervision during station drills.
  • Fire apparatus response — ride to incident scenes and assist senior crew members with equipment deployment under close direction.
  • Radio communication protocols — transmit basic scene reports and condition updates to supervisors using two-way radios during supervised training exercises.
  • Fire behavior fundamentals — recognize common fire types and identify associated hazards under the guidance of an officer on a residential structure fire.
  • Forcible entry tools — handle axes, crowbars, and electric saws safely to create openings for ventilation under direct crew supervision.
  • Survivor rescue basics — assist credentialed personnel in removing trapped occupants from burning structures during structured training scenarios.
  • Post-fire site inspection — follow a senior firefighter through an extinguished fire scene to identify remaining hot spots and hazards under direct oversight.
  • Hose line management — connect, advance, and control charged hose lines with crew support during live-fire training evolutions.
  • Building construction awareness — identify common construction types and materials that affect fire spread while completing on-the-job orientation tours.
  • Emergency response protocols — follow standard operating procedures when responding to automobile accidents and industrial incidents alongside experienced crew.

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