RIDGE FIRE ACADEMY

This program is designed for students planning careers in fire science and/or private industry.  The program emphasizes preparation of students for leadership and managerial level positions.  The program is offered in cooperation with Ridge Career Center where the fire courses are offered.
Students scoring below required levels on state mandated placement tests in English, reading, and mathematics are required to enroll in and complete the appropriate College Preparatory course(s) before enrolling in some program requirement courses.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18

COMMUNICATIONS 3
ENC 1101 College Composition I

MATHEMATICS (one course) 3
MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra or higher
MTB 1103 Business Math
MTB 1321 Mathematics for Technicians

HUMANITIES 3
HUM 2020 Introduction to Humanities

SOCIAL SCIENCES 3
PSY 2012 General Psychology

NATURAL SCIENCES 4
CHM 1025C Introduction to Chemistry

HEALTH 2
HLP 1081 Wellness Concepts

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 36

ENC 2210 Introduction to Technical and
Professional Communications 3
FFP 1200 Fire Prevention Practices 3
FFP 1300 Codes and Standards 3
FFP 1620 Private Fire Protection Systems 3
FFP 2130 Company Officer/Leadership 3
SPC 1600 Speech Communications 3
FFP 2150 Fire Service Instructor 3
FFP 2320 Fire Service: Building Construction 3
FFP 2326 Blueprint Reading and Plans
Examination 3
FFP 2410 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I 3
FFP 2500 Hazardous Materials I 3
FFP 2501 Hazardous Materials II 3

ELECTIVES 6
Other than FFP courses, any courses approved for elective.

TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 60