The need for professional firefighters in our region is strong, yet the interest is waning. Employment of firefighters is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Recently, SUNY CCC has been approached by the Corning Joint Fire District (CJFD) with a request to collaborate on the development of a pipeline to the field of Fire Protection Technology. This micro-credential is a result of this collaboration. The curriculum is endorsed by the New York State Office of Fire Protection and Control (OFPC).
This micro-credential will instruct the student in basic fire behavior and principles of fire science. The student will demonstrate the ability to perform basic exterior firefighting skills, understand the basic principles of hazardous material management, demonstrate clear communication during emergency response training, and demonstrate skills needed to respond to a variety of emergency situations, including CPR.
Stackable to Degree Program
This is a required micro-credential and is designed to be taken first in a series of 5; all coursework is designed to fit in the Directed Studies AAS program. This micro-credential is 4 credits.