Firefighter

The Firefighter program provides adult students the opportunity to prepare for employment as firefighters. Highly skilled and trained firefighting professionals will instruct students through hands-on curriculum in structural firefighter skills, hazardous materials mitigation, and taking care of sick or injured patients. This program supports the mission to deliver competency-based, employer-guided careers, and hands-on technical education.

Firefighter is accredited by the Utah Fire Service Standards and Training Council (UFSCC). Students who complete all coursework can certify and obtain certifications in: Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter I, and Firefighter II.

Objectives

• Suppress and mitigate fires.
• Reduce the impacts of hazards on people, property, and the environment.
• Recognize and treat medical emergencies.
• Serve communities and citizens in need.

This program meets the certification requirements for the state of Utah. The college has not determined whether this program meets requirements for any other state.

Syllabi

Providing course syllabi ensures openness and transparency in course expectations, fostering a clear and accessible learning environment for all students.

View syllabi for Fire Services Department courses (opens in a new tab)

Program Courses

1. 1

   About Your Program

   This program is defined-entry, defined-exit, and runs once a year in June. Please contact a Student Success Advisor with any questions you may have about a program. You can check the start dates here.

   Make an appointment with a Student Success Advisor

   Not ready to schedule? You can text questions to (435) 261-9877.

2. 2

   Admissions

   Complete the Certificate-Seeking Application below. College admission policy requires a student to have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

   Fill out the Certificate-Seeking Application (opens in a new tab)
3. 3

   Programmatic Requirements

   Students will receive additional pre-enrollment programmatic requirements, if applicable, via email. If you have not received this email within 24 business hours, please check your spam or junk mail folders.

   Additional requirements for the Firefighter program can be found in our online application (opens in a new tab) .

4. 4

   Complete the Competitive Application

   Individuals must apply to the program using our Firefighter application after completing the Certificate-Seeking Application.

   Start the Firefighter Application (opens in a new tab)

   Questions about your application? Contact a Student Success Advisor.

5. 5

   Enrollment/Registration

   Once you have been accepted into the program, the next step is to meet with a Student Services Representative to complete your enrollment.

   A half down payment on the estimated cost of tuition and fees or completed Financial Aid is required at the time of enrollment. No appointment is necessary.

   If you have any questions, Student Services can be reached at 435-753-6780 or studentservices@btech.edu or you can visit us in person at the Logan Campus!