Fire Science Technology

Program Description The Fire Science Diploma is a sequence of courses

designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills.

The Fire Company Officer certificate of credit programs are accomplished while a student works toward completion of the Fire Science Technology diploma or independently of the diploma option. It meets qualification standards for national certification. The Fire Company Officer programs presents critical subject matter to students who, upon completion of the certificate, would be prepared to serve as a fire department supervisor on a permanent basis.

Program Description The Firefighter/EMT diploma program

is designed to qualify graduates to become successful fire service personnel with additional training in emergency medical technology. Completion of specific program area requirements prepares students to test for state and national certifications.

The Fire Fighter I & II certificate of credit programs are conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications level.

Additional Program Requirements for Firefighter I & II Certificates

NFPA 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, or physician release to participate. Physical Fitness Requirements: All candidates should be in excellent condition. Additional physical fitness requirements may be added based on any revisions to NFPA guidelines or action taken by Georgia Fire Fighters Standards and Training.

Personal Protective Equipment available in bookstore:

MTC Uniform NFPA Compliant Hood NFPA Compliant Gloves

TimelineHow often do we register? You are required to register before the first day of class upon initial entry.

Each following term, all current students will be preregistered at an appointed time.

What is the procedure for registering each term? Contact your program advisor in person during new student registration

day or preregistration week if you are a current student. When should core classes be taken? Core classes may be taken at any time during enrollment. How long does it take to complete the program?

Fire Science Diploma is 5 termsFirefighter I TCC is 1 termFirefighter II TCC is 1 term

Diploma/Degrees/CertificatesName of diploma/degree/etc Credit hours Offerings (online/day/evening)Fire Science Technology (Diploma) 55 Evening Firefighter/EMSP (Diploma) 63 Evening

Firefighter I (TCC) 15 EveningFirefighter II (TCC) 13 EveningBasic Fire Company Officer (TCC) 13 EveningFire Officer I (TCC) 14 EveningFire Officer II (TCC) 14 Evening

General FeesOne time application feeTranscript requests Late registration fees Fees, by term, as follows:

Tuition is based on $89 per credit hour ($1,335 for 15 hours or more) Registration fee of $50 Activity fee of $24 Technology fee of $105 Insurance of $4 Special Instructional fee of $50

Check with financial aid concerning your financial support eligibility. Check our website for the most recent tuition costs and general fee costs.

Total Estimated Program Costs

Diploma / TCC Books/ Supplies Tuition

Fire Science Technology Diploma Approx. $7,000 Firefighter/EMSP Diploma Approx. $7,500Firefighter I TCC Approx. $1,900Firefighter II TCC Approx. $1,700Fire Officer I TCC (Included in Fire Science Diploma) Approx. $1,700Fire Officer II TCC (Included in Fire Science Diploma) Approx. $1,700

The costs above are estimates. These costs are greatly reduced by the acquisition of the HOPE and/or PELL grants.

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Instructor/Program Chair Joey Fowler, Fire Science Technology and

EMS Program Chair, Moultrie Technical College, Tifton Campus

Personal mission: To prepare students to become competent, safe Firefighters and Company Officers through classroom and field instruction.

Campus/Office#: Tifton Campus, Building I, Room # 113

Office hours: Posted outside instructor’s lab

E-mail: jdfowler@moultrietech.edu Phone: 229-391-2660

Adjunct InstructorsPaul McGaheeChuck MaillouxJustin CoxTimothy HunterBenny Kennedy

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