| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year / First Semester | ||
| ENG-101 | English Composition I1 | 3 |
| FIR-101 | Fundamentals of Fire Behavior/Protection2 | 3 |
| FIR-102 | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention/Fire Inspector I3 | 3 |
| CHM-120 | Chemistry for Fire Protection | 4 |
| PSY-101 | Basic Psychology or | |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG-102 | English Composition II4 | 3 |
| EMT-101 | Emergency Medical Technician5 | 6 |
| FIR-222 | Fire Inspector II3,6 | 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 Service9 | 3 |
| FIR-225 | Hydraulics9 | 3 |
| FIR-251 | Fire Service Instruction Techniques & Methods10 | |
| FIR-121 | Firefighting Tactics and Strategy9 | |
| 15 | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| FIR-201 | Fire Protection Systems9 | 3 |
| PHL-131 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| FIR-231 | Organization & Management of Fire Departments11 or | |
| FIR-235 | NJ Fire Officer I12 | 3 |
| …-… | Diversity General Education Elective | 3 |
| …-… | 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 the NJ Div. of Fire Safety is accepted as an equivalent. National Board onFire Service Professional Qualifications Firefighter I certification may be accepted as an equivalent based on
evaluation of hours.
3 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 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 Certification as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician may be accepted as equivalent based
upon course content and hours.
2 Certification as a Firefighter I by the NJ Div. of Fire Safety is accepted as an equivalent. National Board onFire Service Professional Qualifications Firefighter I certification may be accepted as an equivalent based on
evaluation of hours.
3 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 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 Certification as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician may be accepted as equivalent based
upon course content and 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.
11Prerequisite: FIR 101 or FIR-102
12National 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.
11Prerequisite: FIR 101 or FIR-102
12National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Fire Officer I certification may be
accepted as equivalent based upon an evaluation of course hours.
