Fire Science (Vocational Certificate A) Pathway

Apr 02, 2025

2020 - 2021 Cowley College Academic Catalog

The Fire Science certificate will prepare the student to enter the workforce as an entry-level firefighter. Certificate completers will also be prepared to obtain the Hazardous Material Operation-Level certification, the Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

Pathway Code: FIRE

Technical Requirements (25 hours)

EMS5605 - EMT 12 hour(s)
OR
Complete EMT with the following two courses:
EMS5601 - Emergency Medical Technician 1 (EMT 1) 6 hour(s) AND
EMS5602 - Emergency Medical Technician 2 (EMT 2) 6 hour(s)
FIR5500 - Hazardous Materials for First Responders 3 hour(s)
FIR5501 - Firefighter I 4 hour(s)
FIR5502 - Firefighter II 3 hour(s)
FIR5505 - Firefighter Safety And Survival 3 hour(s)

Total Hours 25