1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

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• Note: The College Success course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following. Your advisor will assist you in selecting either the 3- or 5- credit version of the course. Should you choose to repeat a College Success course you must enroll in a College Success course with the same credit amount as the original course; a COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course. 

2. English Composition I

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this field you will often find yourself writing incident and status reports.  This course will help you continue to build your written communication skills in a variety of styles including reports and memos.

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• Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course. 

3. Fire Protection Systems

• FSLM 137 Fire Protection Systems (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course you will learn the essential fundamentals to fire detection and protection systems in order to prevent, detect and suppress fires. 

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.

4. Incident Safety Officer

• FSLM 277 Incident Safety Officer (3 credits)

• Course purpose: Safety is central to the role of fire services professionals. In this course you will learn to identify and analyze safety concerns and demonstrate how to communicate recommended solutions to the command authority. 

5. Mathematics Recommendation

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• MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Statistical analysis and data interpretation are vital tools in determining risk probability and in identifying and developing solutions to critical problems encountered in this field. 

• MATH& 107 Math in Society (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Skills developed in this course will aid you in monitoring system performance and determining effective use of available resources.

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• Note: The math course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following, the transfer institution/degree that you select, and your math placement guidance. Your advisor will assist you in selecting the relevant 5 or 7 credit course(s) based upon co-requisite options.

6. Building Construction for Fire Protection

• FSLM 152 Building Construction for Fire Protection (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will introduce you to how building construction relates to containing a fire and the types of construction that affect the risk of a catastrophic collapse.

7. Safety and Survival

• FSLM 205 Safety and Survival (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Firefighters typically operate in environments that are characterized by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health as immediately dangerous to life and health. The focus of this course is on the extensive laws and protocols that have been developed to assure the safety and survival of firefighters operating in all hazardous environments.

   

8. Communication Recommendation

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• CMST& 220 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Fire service professionals must have the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, community members and across agencies. 

• CMST& 230 Small Group Communication (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The ability to listen to the needs of others and use a variety of communication styles is important to effectively function within the fire services environment. 

9. Principles of Emergency Services

• FSLM 273 Principles of Emergency Services (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The Fire Service is an essential partner with specific and unique responsibilities in the “whole community – all hazards” approach to emergency management.  Fire Services officers need to have a firm foundation in emergency management to effectively function with other emergency services partners.

10. Fire & Emergency Services Administration

• FSLM 180 Fire and Emergency Services Administration (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The Fire Services Administration is unique from other types of agencies. This course is an introduction into the relationships and issues in personnel administration within the context of fire related organizations.

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

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11. Fire Instructor/Officer I

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• FSLM 155 Fire Instructor I (4 credits)

• Course purpose: The Fire Service maintains intense training requirements and skill maintenance.  This is a fundamental responsibility as a Fire Officer. 

• FSLM 195 Fire Officer I (4 credits)

• Course purpose: Leadership, supervisory and decision-making practices are necessary skills that are expected of a Fire Officer.

12. Fire Behavior & Combustion

• FSLM 276 Fire Behavior & Combustion (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Understanding fire behavior and combustion principles are critical to safety and survival as a Fire Officer.

13. Social Science Recommendation

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• POLS& 202 American Government (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Fire professionals work across agencies and within communities. It is essential for Fire Services professional to know how agencies interact with each other. 

• SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Human relations are essential for Fire Services professionals working within communities. Responders need a fundamental understanding of human nature and behavior to effectively accomplish their mission.

• BUS& 201 Business Law (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Administrators and managers in the Fire Services work with a variety of contracts that have a legal impact on the fire authority or department. This course will provide a foundation for Fire Services professionals within the scope of the nature of law and the resolution of disputes in the court system.

14. General Psychology

• PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Emergency Services operations involve working with people with people in crises and with a variety of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles.  Responders need a fundamental understanding of human nature and behavior to effectively accomplish their mission.

15. Fire Prevention

• FSLM 286 Fire Prevention (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation.

16. Disaster Planning

• FSLM 262 Disaster Planning (4 credits)

• Course purpose: Firefighters are introduced to the concepts and principles of community risk assessment, mitigation, response, and recovery.

17. Introduction to Weather

• ATMOS 101 Introduction to Weather (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Fire Service professionals must have a solid foundation and understanding of the critical relationship between the major controls of weather and climate and fire dynamics.

18. Safety & Health

• FSLM 274 Safety and Health (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The fire service routinely operates in a physically demanding environment that can be immediately hazardous to life and health. Safety and health programs are the foundation of all emergency services related personnel management programs.

19. Fire Instructor/Officer II

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• FSLM 255 Fire Instructor II (3 credits)

• Course purpose: This course builds on the Firefighter Instructor I course. Particular focus is on curriculum development and skills evaluations.

• FSLM 265 Fire Officer II (4 credits)

• Course purpose: Fire Officers are introduced to the critical skills needed for effective management of the administration, prevention, and operations functions in the fire department organizational structure.

20. Personnel Management

• FSLM 272 Personnel Management (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Personnel management and negotiations are essential to effective leadership in the fire services.  This course explores the major concepts and theories of the psychology and practice of bargaining and negotiation.

Total Credits: 90-91

Program Code: 829