| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year / First Semester | ||
| ENG-101 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| FIR-101 | Fundamentals of Fire Behavior/Protection 2 | 3 |
| FIR-102 | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention/Fire Inspector I 3 | 3 |
| CHM-120 | Chemistry for Fire Protection | 4 |
| PSY-101 | Basic Psychology or | |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| First Year / Second Semester | ||
| ENG-102 | English Composition II 4 | 3 |
| EMT-101 | Emergency Medical Technician 5 | 6 |
| FIR-222 | Fire Inspector II 6 | 3 |
| FIR-125 | Fire Fighter Safety and Survival | 3 |
| 18 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Second Year / First Semester | ||
| FIR-202 | Fire Investigation7,8 | 3 |
| FIR-211 | Building Construction for Fire Service 9 | 3 |
| FIR-225 | Hydraulics9 | 3 |
| FIR-251 | Fire Service Instruction Techniques & Methods 10 | |
| FIR-121 | Firefighting Tactics and Strategy 9 | |
| 15 | ||
| Second Year / Second Semester | ||
| FIR-201 | Fire Protection Systems 9 | 3 |
| PHL-131 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| FIR-231 | Organization & Management of Fire Departments 11 or | |
| FIR-235 | NJ Fire Officer I12 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Diversity General Education Elective | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Technology General Education Elective | 2 |
| 14 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits | 60 | |
1 Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
2 Certification as a Firefighter I by NJ Div. of Fire Safety is accepted an equivalent. National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Firefighter I certification may be accepted as an equivalent based upon an evaluation of course hours.
3 Certification as a Fire Inspector by the New Jersey Div. of Fire Safety is accepted as an equivalent. National Board on Fire Service professional Qualifications Fire Inspector I certification may be accepted as equivalent based upon an evaluation of hours.
4 Prerequisite: ENG-101
5 Certification as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician may be accepted as equivalent based upon course content and hours.
6 Prerequisite: FIR-102; Certification as a Fire Inspector by the NJ Div. of Fire Safety is accepted as an equivalent. National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Fire Inspector II Certification may be accepted as equivalent based upon an evaluation of hours.
2 Certification as a Firefighter I by NJ Div. of Fire Safety is accepted an equivalent. National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Firefighter I certification may be accepted as an equivalent based upon an evaluation of course hours.
3 Certification as a Fire Inspector by the New Jersey Div. of Fire Safety is accepted as an equivalent. National Board on Fire Service professional Qualifications Fire Inspector I certification may be accepted as equivalent based upon an evaluation of hours.
4 Prerequisite: ENG-101
5 Certification as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician may be accepted as equivalent based upon course content and hours.
6 Prerequisite: FIR-102; Certification as a Fire Inspector by the NJ Div. of Fire Safety is accepted as an equivalent. National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Fire Inspector II Certification may be accepted as equivalent based upon an evaluation of hours.
7 Prerequisite: FIR-102
8 National Fire Academy (NFA), NJ Div. of Criminal Justice (NJDCJ), or International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Fire Investigation classed may be accepted based upon evaluation of hours.
9 Prerequisite: FIR-101
10 Certification as a Fire Instructor Level I by the NJ Div. of Fire Safety is accepted as an equivalent. National Board on Fire Service Qualifications or Pro-board Fire Instructor I certification may be accepted as equivalent based upon evaluation of hours.
11 Prerequisite: FIR 101 or FIR-102
12 National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Fire Officer I certification may be accepted as equivalent based upon an evaluation of course hours.
8 National Fire Academy (NFA), NJ Div. of Criminal Justice (NJDCJ), or International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Fire Investigation classed may be accepted based upon evaluation of hours.
9 Prerequisite: FIR-101
10 Certification as a Fire Instructor Level I by the NJ Div. of Fire Safety is accepted as an equivalent. National Board on Fire Service Qualifications or Pro-board Fire Instructor I certification may be accepted as equivalent based upon evaluation of hours.
11 Prerequisite: FIR 101 or FIR-102
12 National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Fire Officer I certification may be accepted as equivalent based upon an evaluation of course hours.
