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Work toward a career as a firefighter-protecting the safety of those in the community you serve-through this Fire Protection Technology microcredential series! The Fire Protection Technology: Exterior Operations microcredential is the first of three microcredentials in the series and is designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in basic fire behavior, fire science, firefighter safety and hazardous material management. You will gain hands-on experience in basic exterior firefighting and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). You will use knowledge gained to practice the ability to think and communicate clearly with those around you in an emergency. Successful completion of this microcredential readies you to take the second microcredential in the series linked below, focused on interior operations. 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.
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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