Fire Officer
2019-20 Fire Officer (PDF)
Certificate of Completion
Courses for this Certificate
About the Program
The Fire Officer four-term certificate program is designed to provide advanced skills and work
experience for firefighters aspiring to advance in the profession. It provides courses aimed at
upgrading the skills of professional firefighters and preparing personnel for additional job responsibilities.
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 and
meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements (NFPA Fire Officer I and II).
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 through the Placement Process. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.
The Fire Science program adviser will work with each student to design an individualized sequence of instruction.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from approved 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 grade of “C” or better 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
