Program Codes:
FIRE.CER
Certificate
This program meets the continuing education needs of professional and volunteer firefighters. It enables firefighters to perform their current duties more effectively and to prepare for greater levels of responsibility within the fire service system.
One year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM-010
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
A passing score on the College placement test or a grade of “C” or better in ENG-010
FSC-103 or written permission of the department chairperson
FSC-103 or written permission of the department chairperson
FSC-103 or written permission of the department chairperson
FSC-103 or written permission of the department chairperson
FSC-103 or written permission of the department chairperson
FSC-103 or written permission of the department chairperson
Appropriate score on the College placement test, MAT-013 or equivalent
Contact Name: Dr. Parag Muley, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2592
Contact Email: pmuley@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: http://www2.middlesexcc.edu/academics/academic-departments/natural-sciences-homepage.html
Articulation agreements with public and private institutions offer students who earn the A.A.S. degree the opportunity to transfer all of their coursework to the four-year institution. Students in specialized programs, or who earn an A.A.S. degree should discuss the transfer process with an advisor.
Students develop skills and knowledge in protection systems, hydraulics, hazardous materials, building construction and codes, departmental organization, investigation, fire ground strategy and tactics, and fire prevention and inspection.
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or completion of the appropriate course. Students must also have a grade of “C” or better in one year of high school laboratory chemistry.
Fire Science courses are offered exclusively in the evening. Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.