Fire Protection Technology: Interior Operations

What you'll learn

While directing others to rush out, you will gain the skills, knowledge and experience needed to rush in through the Fire Protection Technology microcredential series. The Fire Protection Technology: Interior Operations is the second of three microcredentials in the series. You will learn to attack interior fires through development of key skills in interior operations of fire protection technology such as understanding hose advancement, air consumption, and tactical skills such as forcible entry and ventilation. You will prepare to complete search and rescue for victims and practice self-rescue in survival situations. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work efficiently with other team members to ensure the best outcomes in emergency situations. Successful completion of this microcredential readies you to take the third microcredential in the series linked below, focused on leadership development. Note that completion of the series, designed in partnership with local and state officials, is designed to prepare you to successfully apply for Fire Officer I certification.

A face to face microcredential from Corning Community College (13 credits). Registration is completed with Corning Community College.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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Career outlook

Related occupations: IT Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Junior Developer

Entry-level IT roles often require a certification rather than a degree.