Fire Protection
Certificate
The Fire Protection Certificate is designed for individuals involved in fire protection, safety or prevention. The program is aligned with the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum.
Coursework in the certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their LCC advisor for proper advisement and course selection.
Institutional Proficiency Requirements
In addition to the courses listed below for this program of study, students must also complete institutional proficiencies of ENG098 and MATH075.
Approved Electives (9 hours)
| FS110 | Hazardous Materials Responder | 3 credits |
| FS115 | Introduction to Firefighting | 4 credits |
| FS118 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 credits |
| FS125 | Firefighter I | 4 credits |
| FS130 | Fire and Life Safety Education | 3 credits |
| FS160 | Fire Investigation I | 3 credits |
| FS170 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 credits |
| FS205 | Firefighting Strategy and Tactics | 3 credits |
| FS210 | Firefighter Leadership | 3 credits |
| FS220 | Fire Service Instructor I | 3 credits |
| FS224 | Principles of Code Enforcement | 3 credits |
| FS230 | Fire and Emergency Services Administration | 3 credits |
| FS232 | Firefighter Safety and Survival | 3 credits |
| FS250 | Research Methods in Fire Science | 3 credits |
| FS281 | Firefighter Internship | 3 credits |
Requirements for the Fire Protection Certificate:
- A student who has previously earned an associate degree in Fire Science at LCC is ineligible to receive the Fire Protection Certificate.
- The Fire Protection Certificate will not be awarded concurrently with LCC’s Fire Science degree.
- A minimum of 12 credit hours for the certificate requirements must be completed at LCC and all courses must be completed within five years of term of graduation.
Program Advisor: Daniel Atencio
Phone: 505-454-Email: datencio@luna.edu
Student Success Center Personnel
Director: Renee Maestas
Phone: (505)454-5355Email: rmaestas@luna.edu
Advisor: Janice Medrano
Phone: (505)454-2546Email: jmedrano@luna.edu