For
Program Information please contact:
Helen (Cookie) Burkhalter,
Chair
Room GPTV 115
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4699.
cburkhalter@atlantatech.edu
FIREFIGHTER II - TCC
The Fire Fighter II Technical Certificate is a
sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the Firce Science
profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional
knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.
The technical certificate emphasizes a combination of fire science technology
theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates
receive a technical certificate for Fire Fighter II
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields.
Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required
to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission
scores in Reading, Language, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be
determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.
CORE COURSES
Curriculum
|
Essential Courses
|
| Courses |
|
Credits
|
| FSC 106 |
Fire Prevention, Preparedness, and Maintenance |
3
|
| FSC 107 |
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL RESCUE |
6
|
| FSC 108 |
FIRE GROUNDS OPERATIONS
|
3
|
| FSC 141 |
Hazardous Materials |
5
|
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| |
Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
18
|
| |
Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
2
|
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Estimated Program Cost |
$1,137
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