Fire Service
Hands-on and classroom training for those interested in pursuing an entry-level career in Fire Service.
Bates Technical College offers hands-on and classroom training for those interested in pursuing an entry-level career in Fire Service. Upon the successful completion of the entire curriculum, students will have certificates in the following areas: emergency vehicle operations, Emergency Medical Technician certification (eligible to test for National Registry certification) and entry-level (red card) wild land firefighter certification. Students who complete the program are eligible to take the IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress) tests for Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations level as well as Firefighter I. The training and certification allows the student a great foundation in the fire field and shows prospective employers your commitment to and preparation for the job of firefighter.
Contact Information:
Bob Traufler, Career Advisor
253.680.7605
South Campus
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Get the skills you need for the career you want.
More about the program:
Students prepare for careers as fire fighters, or in closely related occupations that require certification as a firefighter in this program that is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress. Training incorporates all entry-level requirements according to nationally recognized standards.
Students who choose the management option are prepared for leadership in the fire service with emphasis on the administration and management of fire service organizations. The program is intended to develop skills in critical and analytical reasoning as they apply to fire services.
Degrees & Certificates:
- Associate of Applied Science: Fire Service
- Associate of Applied Science: Fire Service Supervision
- Certificate of Training: Fire Recruit Academy
- Certificate of Training: Wildland Firefighter II
- CIP: 43.0203 EPC: 828
Program Lengths:
- AAS degree program length: 6 Quarters
- Certificate of Training: 1 Quarter
Faculty and Other Contact Information:
Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.
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Fire Service AAS (100 Credits)
Description:- 6 quarter AAS
- Maximum class size: 40
- Student to Teacher ratio: 20:1
- Enrollment Point: Fall or Spring quarters
- Both a day program and night program are offered regularly.
- This program offers a combinations of hands-on, and web-enhanced courses. See course descriptions for more information.
- Student are responsible for purchasing fire fighting boots, helmets, gloves, and uniforms.
- Industry required certification exams (FFI, HazMat, and EMT) are made available to students.
- Students use industry specific equipment in the program such as; ladders, fire engines, breathing apparatus and equipment needed for structural fires.
- Bates Partners with multiple Fire Departments across the region in order to place our students in jobs and/or apprenticeships. Likewise, Bates is recognized by area agencies as a great training opportunity for their currently employed fire fighters.
Required Courses
Fire Service AAS (100 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits FIRES101 Orientation to Fire Service 2 FIRES102 Firefighter Safety 4 FIRES103 Fire Service Applications I 5 FIRES104 Physical Fitness I 1 FIRES105 Introduction to Fire Science 3 FIRES106 Fire Hose and Appliances 3 FIRES107 Fire Service Applications II 5 FIRES108 Physical Fitness II 1 FIRES109 Ladders 5 FIRES110 Intermediate Fire Service 2 FIRES111 Fires Service Applications III 4 FIRES112 Physical Fitness III 1 FIRES121 Wildland Firefighter 2 FIRES123 Fire Service Applications IV 5 FIRES124 Physical Fitness IV 1 FIRES125 Fire Vehicle Operations 3 FIRES201 Rescuer Procedures 3 FIRES202 Advanced Fire Service 3 FIRES203 Fire Service Applications V 5 FIRES204 Physical Fitness V 1 FIRES206 Employment Preparation 2 FIRES207 Strategy, Tactics, and Incident Management 2 FIRES208 Fires Service Applications VI 4 FIRES209 Basic Life Support 1 FIRES215 Hazardous Materials I 1 FIRES216 Hazardous Materials II 2 FIRES225 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 14 Electives
General Education Requirements
Communications (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 HREL111 Interviewing and Career Success 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits AMATH170 Engineering Foundational Mathematics 5 MATH171 Technical Math 5 MATH172 Business Math 5 MATH&107 Math in Society 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
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Fire Service Supervision AAS (111 Credits)
Description:- 6 quarter AAS
- Maximum class size:
- Student to teacher ratio:
- Enrollment point:
- This degree offers a variety of modalities including face-to-face, Hybrid, Web-enhanced, and online courses. Please see course descriptions for further information.
Required Courses
Course Code Course Title Course Credits FIRES101 Orientation to Fire Service 2 FIRES102 Firefighter Safety 4 FIRES103 Fire Service Applications I 5 FIRES104 Physical Fitness I 1 FIRES105 Introduction to Fire Science 3 FIRES106 Fire Hose and Appliances 3 FIRES107 Fire Service Applications II 5 FIRES108 Physical Fitness II 1 FIRES109 Ladders 5 FIRES110 Intermediate Fire Service 2 FIRES111 Fires Service Applications III 4 FIRES112 Physical Fitness III 1 FIRES123 Fire Service Applications IV 5 FIRES124 Physical Fitness IV 1 FIRES203 Fire Service Applications V 5 FIRES207 Strategy, Tactics, and Incident Management 2 FIRES212 Advanced Firefighter 4 FIRES213 Physical Fitness VI 1 FIRES216 Hazardous Materials II 2 FIRES230 Fire Protection Strategies and Tactics 5 FIRES231 Fire Protection Systems 5 FIRES232 Fire Protection Hydraulics 5 FIRES233 Building Construction 5 FIRES234 Codes and Inspections 5 FIRES240 Fire Instructor 3 FIRES241 Fire Safety Officer 2 FIRES242 Fire Officer I 5 FIRES243 Fire Officer II 5 General Education Requirements
Communications (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 HREL111 Interviewing and Career Success 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits AMATH170 Engineering Foundational Mathematics 5 MATH172 Business Math 5 MATH&107 Math in Society 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
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Fire Recruit Academy Certificate of Training (22 Credits)
Description: 1 quarter Certificate of Training -
Wildland Firefighter Certificate of Training (2 Credits)
Description: 1 quarter Certificate of TrainingWildland Firefighter Certificate of Training (2 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits FIRES121 Wildland Firefighter 2
Prerequisites:
- Applicants must meet predetermined assessment test levels in writing, reading, algebra, mechanical reasoning, and space relations.
- Applicants are to have good eyesight, normal color vision, and be able to pass a stringent physical examination.
- Applicants must have a current Washington State driver’s license, a good driving history, and no criminal record.
- Students are required to maintain and show proof of medical/health insurance for the duration of Bates Fire Service educational career.
At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.
See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.
- National Median Salary: $50,850
- National Potential Annual Job Openings: 24,200
This information is based on data from O*Net, captured on June 2021.
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