The (Fire) Inspections Certificate is a 15-hour concentration under the curriculum title of Fire Protection Technology that has been specifically designed to prepare firefighters for inspections-level positions within the fire service. It provides professional development and career enhancement opportunities for those currently employed seeking promotion or transfer into inspections-level positions within fire service careers.
Courses taken toward the completion of the certificate apply toward both the diploma, as well as to the Fire Protection Technology Associate in Applied Science degree.
Course work includes five FIP courses: Introduction to Fire Protection; Building Construction; Fire Protection Law; Inspections & Codes; and Detection & Investigation. Completion of state certification exam(s), probationary period(s), and other minimum requirements must be met to become a state-certified inspector in the fire service. Completion of this certificate alone will not grant state certification.
Students entering for the certificate options are required to meet the same criteria for the diploma and the FIP A.A.S.
| Course Number |
Course TITLE |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
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| FIP-120 | Introduction to Fire Protection | 3 | 3 |
FIP-120 Introduction to Fire Protection PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course provides an overview of the development, methods, systems and regulations that apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history, evolution, statistics, suppression, organizations, careers, curriculum, and related subjects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the fire protection field. Register for this class |
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| FIP-128 | Detection and Investigation | 3 | 3 |
FIP-128 Detection and Investigation PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course covers procedures for determining the origin and cause of accidental and incendiary fires referenced in NFPA standard 921. Topics include collection and preservation of evidence, detection and determination of accelerants, courtroom procedure and testimony, and documentation of the fire scene. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a competent fire investigation and present those findings to appropriate officials or equivalent. Register for this class |
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| FIP-132 | Building Construction | 3 | 3 |
FIP-132 Building Construction PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction,including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to fire conditions. Register for this class |
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| FIP-136 | Inspections and Codes | 3 | 3 |
FIP-136 Inspections and Codes PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course covers the fundamentals of fire and building codes and procedures to conduct an inspection referenced in NFPA standard 1730. Topics include review of fire and building codes, writing inspection reports, identifying hazards, plan reviews, site sketches, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a fire code compliance inspection and produce a written report. Register for this class |
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| FIP-152 | Fire Protection Law | 3 | 3 |
FIP-152 Fire Protection Law PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course covers fire protection law as referenced in NFPA standard 1. Topics include legal terms, contracts, liability, review of case histories, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss laws, codes, and ordinances as they relate to fire protection. Register for this class |
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| Semester Total | 15 | 15 | |