2024-2025 Catalog

Fire Science: Basic Certificate

This selective entry certificate program is designed for students to take the Colorado Firefighter I and HazMat certification tests. The Colorado Firefighter I certification is required by some fire departments for application and is recognized by others in their job interview process. Please note you must first apply to CCA and then contact the FST program or an advisor for next steps. 

Program Admission Requirements

• Physician clearance letter
• CBI Background check with no CCCS Disqualifying Offenses

For more information please contact the department.

Certificate Requirements: 17 credits

FST 1000Firefighter I

9

FST 1002Principles/Emergency Services

3

FST 1007Hazardous Materials Operations (Level I)

3

FST 1070Clinical I

1

PED 1010Fitness Center Activity I

1