Fire Prevention Specialist - Lewis and Clark Community College

Fire Prevention Specialist from Lewis and Clark Community College is a Campus Certificate Fire Investigation and Prevention degree that prepares you for a Fire Protection career. Every year fires take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Firefighters help protect the public against this danger. They risk their lives to help insure the safety of individuals and property. Lewis and Clark's Fire Science program can help you develop the skills to save a person's property or life. You'll learn how to respond to different types of fires, what it takes to minimize property damage, and how to help someone who is a victim of a fire, accident or health problem. Your training at Lewis and Clark also will include examining fire prevention techniques. You'll study building inspection procedures and the role public education can play in helping prevent fires. Nature of Work: Firefighters are called upon to handle all kinds of emergency situations. While fire suppression and prevention are still the primary functions of the fire service, firefighters are now called upon to handle incidents involving hazardous chemicals, transportation accidents, medical emergencies, cave-ins, building collapses, etc. At any emergency situation, firefighters perform specific and often complicated duties as part of a well-coordinated team. Duties range from connecting hose lines to very complex rescue or medical procedures. Other duties include building inspections, construction plan reviews, and public education programs. Firefighting is among the most hazardous of occupations. Skills and Abilities: Firefighters must have excellent physical stamina, courage, mechanical aptitude and initiative. Firefighters must be able to work as a team and have the ability to make and implement quick decisions. Basic mathematical skills and a knowledge of basic chemistry are required. A strong sense of public service is a must! Fire Prevention Specialist Certificate of Completion Requirements: FIRE 152 - Fire Protection Systems 3 credit hours FIRE 157 - Fire Prevention Principles I 3 credit hours FIRE 162 - Fire Inspection Practices 3 credit hours Total: 9 Credit Hours View more details on Lewis and Clark Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fire Investigation and Prevention courses.