Odessa College offers Cert in Fire Protection, a certificate in Emergency & Disaster Management programme in Odessa, United States. The programme runs for 17 weeks, delivered in a hybrid format. It carries 24.0 credits (college credit hours).
Also offered as: Associate's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Emergency & Disaster Management
Duration: 17 weeks
Delivery: Hybrid
Credits: 24.0 (college credit hours)
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Odessa College's fire academy trains students to qualify as certified beginning firefighters through a certificate of completion. The course is certified by the state fire commission and is delivered online, with mandatory Saturday sessions on campus for hands-on skill practice. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of putting out fires and handling hazardous materials, preparing students for the state written certification test. Employment opportunities open once the college credit hours are complete. Already-certified firefighters can advance by pursuing an associate of applied science in fire administration. The department also runs a high school fire academy that combines firefighter training with emergency medical technician courses and dual credit. Students should expect a demanding schedule combining online study with physical training, which prepares them well for the demands of the fire service.