Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Program Website: https://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/areas-of-study/first-responder-academy/fire-science-technology-certificate-major-code-fst/
Synopsis: The Fire Science Technology Certificate teaches the basic skills needed in today’s changing fire service. Through coursework in fire and emergency services, students learn to plan for, respond to, and mitigate various emergency situations. Emphasis is on employability.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to obtain certification in hazardous materials emergency response.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to obtain the Firefighter I and II Certification from the state of Arizona through a rigorous testing process.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practical application of fire service knowledge and skills in the work environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practical application of basic emergency medical skills.
Total Credit Hours: 21
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
48
Hours
21
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Fire Science Technology Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$377.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$559.00 EMT 174: FISDAP: $130 National Registry Practical: $75 National Registry Exam: $104 FST 110: $125 FST 111: $125
In-State Tuition
$2,016.00 Total Credit Hours: 21 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96 21 CR x 96 = $2016 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $2016.00
Other Fees
$1,145.00 EMT 174: $ LAB Fees: $350 Liability Insurance: $40 Finger Print Clrs Card: $65 Immunizations: $100 FST 110: LAB Fees: $250 Liability Insurance: $40 FST 111: LAB Fees: $300 Total Other Fees: $1145
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$5,418.00 Total Credit Hours: 21 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258 21 CR x 258 = $5418 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $5418.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,097.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$7,499.00
