Davis Technical College in Utah

Firefighter

School of 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.

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Cost Summary

$45	Adult college admission fee
$1,811	High School Cost (estimated) \| View details
$2,375	Student tuition and fees ^**
$239	Estimated books and materials ^*
$18	Certificate Processing Fee Paid upon program completion

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Program Advisor
Health Professions

Heidi Anderton 801-593-2362 Email

Carlos Orellana 801-593-2398 Email

Program Length:: 340 hours (6 months)

Enrollment Type:: Set Schedule

Training Location:: Freeport Extension

Program Links:

Upcoming Class Schedule:

Due to COVID-19 restrictions for social distancing and safety, Firefighter courses will accept new students in January 2021.

Course	Class Start	Class End
Firefighter program	01/26/21	06/24/21

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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 the second semester of their senior year to participate.
Adult students must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the placement assessments as noted below

Students must submit the required documentation in the student enrollment packet:

A completed Student Information, Education, and Experience Form
A copy of a current driver’s license
A signed Acknowledgement of Conditions/Signed Injury Consent Form
A copy of current EMT certification is preferred
First Aid CPR is required
- This course available through Davis Tech and ECOE
Letter of intent
Physical by healthcare provider

In order to be considered for the January 2021 cohort, packets must be received no later than OCTOBER 9, 2020

Placement Assessment Requirements (Download/Print Assessment Requirements)

READING REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Reading	70	3 years
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading	237 - 244	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	3 years
SAT	530	3 years
TABE 11/12 Reading	569 - 596	3 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 —

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’s 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:

74%Placement Rate

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Program Faculty

Jared Sholly
High School Diploma, Certification from Weber State University

Anthony Swenson
High School Diploma, Certificate from Utah Fire and Rescue Academy

Charlotte Coyle
High School Diploma, Certificate from Davis Applied Technology College

David Olson
High School Diploma, Certificate from Davis Applied Technology College

David Youngberg
High School Diploma, Certificate from Utah Fire and Rescue Academy

Horold Weekes
High School Diploma, Certificate from Clearfield City Fire Department

Jeffrey Bentley
High School Diploma, Certificate from Utah Fire and Rescue Academy

Joshua Lambert
High School Diploma, Certificate from Utah Fire and Rescue Academy

Mark Kortright
High School Diploma, Certificate from Utah Fire and Rescue Academy

Ryan Rhoades
High School Diploma, Certificate from Weber State University

Scott Haney
Associate's Degree from Utah Valley University

Travis Dallinga
High School Diploma, Certificate from Davis Applied Technology College

William O'Donnell
High School Diploma, Certificate from Utah Fire and Rescue Academy

^*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.

Enrollment Steps

Complete college application and pay fee

Complete Placement Assessments
— if applicable —

Meet with Student Services for program instructions

Complete Orientation or Program Packet

Meet with Financial Aid Department (if appropriate)

Pay tuition and fees

Purchase textbooks and materials

Start classes