Non-Sworn Fire Service Professional

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Non-Sworn Fire Service Professional program is designed for students who need basic preparation courses to pursue a non-sworn career as a fire service professional and/or more comprehensive information about life safety, fire hazards, and prevention. A unique feature of the program is that the instructors are professional fire service personnel including firefighters.

Details

Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Academic Plan Code
5486
Total credits required
18
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027
What You'll Learn
  1. Describe the chemical processes utilized in dealing with hazardous materials incidence.
  2. Identify the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials.
  3. Analyze the problems concerning fire prevention techniques, procedures, regulations, code enforcement, and occupancy survey.
  4. Explain the characteristics and behavior of fire and extinguishing agents.
  5. Discuss fire suppression organization, basic fire fighting tactics, and public relations as affected by fire suppression.
  6. Evaluate the methods of attacking, controlling, and extinguishing various types of fires.
  7. Describe personal and practical skills needed to enhance customer service in the public sector.
Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
FSC105 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations 3
FSC106 Introduction To Fire Protection 3
FSC108 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention 3
FSC113 Introduction to Fire Suppression 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
FSC208 Firefighter Safety and Building Construction 3
FSC215 Customer Service in the Public Sector 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
FSC105 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations 3
FSC106 Introduction To Fire Protection 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
FSC108 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention 3
FSC113 Introduction to Fire Suppression 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
FSC208 Firefighter Safety and Building Construction 3
FSC215 Customer Service in the Public Sector 3

Courses Not Currently Offered

Glendale Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Select the link to view current availability and whether courses are offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Tuition rates are the same across Maricopa Community Colleges, but course fees may vary.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at Glendale Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
FSC215 Customer Service in the Public Sector Mesa, Phoenix
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://gccaz.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5486-GCC02
Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Non-Sworn Fire Service Professional