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Fire Science Technology

The Fire Science Technology (FST) program provides an understanding of all aspects of fire science including fire protection, prevention, and investigation.  The FST program is also appropriate for career firefighters, fire protection system designers, fire prevention code enforcement personnel, and safety professionals who want to enhance their job skills as well as increase their opportunities for promotion.

Fire Truck for the Fire Science Technology program

For more information on the Fire Science Program, contact Kirk Temple, at 937-512-5310 or kirk.temple@sinclair.edu.

Why major in Fire Science Technology?

This area of study might be for you if:
  • You enjoy helping others and meeting the needs of those around you.
  • You would like to provide a valuable service to your community.
  • You are interested in gaining strong leadership, decision-making and team cohesion skills.
  • You want to enter a profession that provides you with a variety of different working environments and conditions.

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Short-term Certificate
Fire Department Company Officer Go to Program Details Display Program Description

Develop management, supervision and leadership skills that company-grade officers need to manage and command multi-company fire situations. This certificate meets the objectives of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1021, Fire Officer Professional Qualifications Level II.

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Fire Department Executive Officer Go to Program Details Display Program Description

Develop management, supervision and leadership skills required by upper-level executive-grade officers. These skills are needed to effectively manage fire protection and emergency services in today’s complex fire service environment and command complex multi-company and multi-jurisdictional emergency incidents. This certificate meets objectives of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1021, Fire Officer Professional Qualifications Levels III and IV.

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This program provides training as outlined by the Ohio Division of Emergency Medical Services (state accrediting body) for Firefighter I, Firefighter II and Emergency Medical Technician. Sinclair Community College complies with all requirements as outlined by the Ohio Division of Emergency Medical Services. Successful students will be eligible to sit for state certification testing and eventually be eligible to become licensed/certified as a Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and EMT.

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Provides training for full-time, part-time and volunteer firefighters to obtain the certifications necessary to meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001, Firefighter I and II. State of Ohio Certification from the Ohio Department of Public Safety and National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications. View Full Program Details
 

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