Fire Service Management
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Fire Service Management can be used by professional firefighters for promotional opportunities within the Fire Services. The program provides courses for experienced professional firefighters who desire to learn advanced fireground tactics and strategy, building construction, practical incident command, supervisory training of personnel, public administration, basic finance, and human resource management. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Fire Service Management is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Fire Service Management (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5420
Total credits required
27
Catalog Year
2025-2026
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Admission criteria
Permission of the Program Director.
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This program replaces: CCL/5514 Fire Service Professional is no longer offered after guided pathways.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate management principles as they pertain to evaluation, supervision, discipline, delegation, and assignments.
- Manage a variety of emergency incidents based on standard procedures.
- Evaluate human resource practices including recruitment and selection, evaluation, compensation, supervision, and discipline of fire service personnel.
- Analyze the methods of providing for firefighter safety in a variety of incidents.
- Describe ways to improve customer satisfaction through diversity, equity and inclusion.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
$75,920
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC113 | Introduction to Fire Suppression | 3 | ||
| FSC119 | Introduction Fire Service Ethics | 3 | ||
| FSC202 | Supervisory Training For Firefighters | 3 | ||
| FSC214 | Human Resource Management In Fire Service | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC167 | Fire Captain Academy | 6 | ||
| FSC204 | Firefighting Tactics and Strategy | 3 | ||
| FSC208 | Firefighter Safety and Building Construction | 3 | ||
| FSC215 | Customer Service in the Public Sector | 3 |
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses listed in the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=181462.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Fire Service Management