Fire and Life Safety

2019-20 Fire and Life Safety (PDF)

Certificate of Completion

Courses for this Certificate

About the Program

The Fire and Life Safety three-term certificate program is designed to provide basic skills
and work experience for those entering the profession. It provides courses aimed at upgrading the
skills of professional firefighters and fire prevention officers. Knowledge of fire prevention, building
construction, related codes and laws, public education, public relations, and fire investigation are
some of the areas addressed.

The program is coordinated in conjunction with the Fire Science Associate of Applied Science
(AAS) degree. Courses are either in the core of the AAS degree or chosen from the approved elective
list. Coursework is accredited by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for fire science programs are:

Perform safe and effective fire suppression techniques and hazard mitigation utilizing tools and appliances under high levels of stress. 

Perform an adequate patient assessment and formulate and implement a treatment plan for patients with a variety of medical and traumatic emergencies. 

Implement self-care strategies and techniques to address the impact of stress and emotional trauma on emergency providers. 

Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and decision making in the management of multiple personnel on emergency scenes. 

Understand and follow workplace expectations regarding attendance, safety, conduct, and professionalism. 

Describe and use defensive and safe driving techniques and the operation of emergency vehicles and fire pumps. 

Demonstrate safe work practices in a variety of specific rescue situations including rope, water, wilderness, and confined space rescue. 

Demonstrate the ability to conduct fire and life safety inspections and have an understanding of fire prevention principles. 

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined by the results of their placement assessment.  In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.

The Fire Science program advisor will work with each student to design an individualized sequence of instruction.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college
registration policies and the Fire Science program coordinator’s approval. In order to ensure that
coursework is current, program courses over 10 years old must be reviewed and approved by the
program coordinator before being accepted toward core requirements.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete all courses in this program with a “C” or better grade to receive their certificates.
Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these
courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.

¹ Required for graduation.

² FRP251 taken previously for 8 credits but without a separate lab is also acceptable.

For more information contact the Fire Science program:

Grants Pass or Medford: 541-245-7965
Toll free in Oregon: 800-411-6508, Ext. 7965
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/emergencyservices
email: emergencyservicesadvisors@roguecc.edu
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711