FF31 Fire Officer I, Technical Certificate of Credit
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
1 term |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
14 |
Program Description
The Fire Officer I Technical Certificate of Credit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications level. Program graduates receive a Fire Officer I Technical Certificate of Credit. Students should be graduates of the Basic Company Officer Technical Certificate of Credit before enrolling in this program.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
- Students must be enrolled in the Fire Science Degree (FS13) or Diploma (FST2) program to be awarded this TCC.
Public Safety Employment Awareness Statement
A criminal history will not hinder a student from receiving a certificate, diploma, or degree in a Public Safety program from Southern Crescent Technical College; however, a student with a criminal background may be denied employment in the public safety field.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note : While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Rosanna Dove, M.P.A., Department Chair
Email: Rosanna.Dove@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 412-5713
Program Courses
First Term
Note: All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.