Firefighter

Health Professions

The Firefighter program is accredited by the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (UFRA) and courses are designed to meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) professional qualifications requirements for certification. This program provides training focused on developing individual competencies such as beginning and advanced firefighting and hazardous materials handling in a team-based learning environment. Students develop skills that are fundamental to firefighting in preparation for entering the fire service. Certification testing is administered upon completion.

Firefighter Application
— Application opens 06/02/23 —

Cost Summary

Program Cost Estimate

$3,349

Includes: Tuition (@ 360 hours), Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

Tuition and Fees – listed by course
Books and Materials – listed by course

High School Cost Estimate

$1,812

Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

Annual Fee: $40
Other Program Fees: $1,542
Textbooks/Textbook Bundle: $203
Workbook: $27

Certificate Processing Fee

$18

Paid upon program completion

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Program Contact
Health Professions - Firefighter

Heidi Anderton
801-593-2362

INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

Supports diverse students in any Allied Health Program. Allied Health programs at Davis Technical College can help students to start a new career, or change/advance to a different career within the medical field.

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Program Length: 360 Clock hours: 360 Clock hours (6 months)

Enrollment Type:: Set Schedule

Training Location:: Main Campus

Program Links:

Application Dates:

Application Open	Application Close	Physical Assessment	Academy Begins
Jun 02, 2023	Oct 27, 2023	Nov 11, 2023	Jan 23, 2024

See training schedule

Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students.

Students must meet the following requirements:

High school students must be in second semester of their senior year and be 18 years old on or before March 1^st
Adult students must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the placement assessments as noted below
Be in good physical and psychological condition for employment requirements
- Fitness requirement: 1.5 mile run in 16:49 minutes, 20 pushups in one minute, and 30 sit-ups in one minute (this is assessed before the acceptance into the Fire Academy).
- NOTE: The physical strength and endurance demand associated with training and on-the-job use and operations of current firefighting equipment include lifting, carrying, pulling of objects, climbing, crawling, running, and hoisting. Physical agility requires upper body strength, aerobic conditioning, and flexibility. Students will be exposed to dark rooms, confined spaces, and extreme heat and cold

Students must also submit the following documentation:

Davis Tech Safety Information Acknowledgement
Current CPR certification. CPR certification must meet the requirements set forth by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness and must not expire before the end of the program. Acceptable CPR courses are:
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (preferred)
  - This course is offered through Davis Tech and ECOE
- American Red Cross - Professional Rescuer
- National Safety Council - CPR & AED

If you have questions regarding the admission requirements, program, or application process, please contact the Health Professions Advisor at 801-593-2362.

All courses must have an in-person skills evaluation completed by an instructor. Online courses will not be accepted. A list of accepted courses is found here.

Placement Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. You may upload documentation in your application under the Assessment section.

READING REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading	237 - 300	3 years
ACT English or Reading	16+	5 years
College Transcripts	English 955 C or higher	5 years
GED Language	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts - English Classes ^*	C or Higher	2 years
SAT	530	5 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

MATH REQUIREMENTS: — No Math Assessments for this program —

PREPARATION AND STUDY Sample Questions for the Accuplacer Math and Reading Assessments can be found here:: Next Generation Accuplacer READING

High school students do not need to complete placement assessments unless specifically required by the program
Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college.

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials

Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Available Licensing/Certifications

Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (UFRA) Firefighter I
Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (UFRA) Firefighter II
Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (UFRA) Hazardous Materials - Awareness
Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (UFRA) Hazardous Materials - Basic Operation

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the Firefighter program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

71%Placement Rate

Utah Job Outlook

Program Faculty

FT Jared Sholly – Lead Faculty / Coordinator
Bachelor's degree from Utah Valley University
801-593-2395

PT Charlotte Coyle
Certificate from Davis Technical College

PT David Olson
Certificate from Davis Technical College

PT Dirk Playle
Diploma

PT Kalub Lewis
Certificate from Davis Technical College

PT Taylor Stoker

^*NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

^**High School Students: High school students are exempt from student tuition. While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials.