Fire Service Technology AAS
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Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Be prepared to take the written and practical skills International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Certifications examinations.
Demonstrate current tactical practices and national standards in the field of firefighting.
Demonstrate how they fit into the para-military organization of a fire department, how to successfully fit into the diverse culture of fire service, and understand their value to the organization.
Demonstrate how to follow the chain of command as a new firefighter and grow into leadership positions.
Demonstrate how to approach the diversity of the work that a firefighter faces: applying problem solving skills to identify numerous ways to complete tasks with resources available, reflecting on outcomes and suggesting improvement plans, and taking on challenging tasks to create effective systems and programs.
Demonstrate ethical reasoning skills and moral behavior associated with firefighting.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.