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Firefighter

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 closes 11/12/21 —

Cost Summary

Program Cost Estimate

$2,700

Includes: Tuition (@ 340 hours), Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Cost Estimate

$1,811

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

Certificate Processing Fee

$18

Paid upon program completion

Financial Aid

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Applications Period Open

Applications will be accepted until November 12. Please contact Heidi Anderton with any questions.

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: 340 hours
340 hours (6 months)
Enrollment Type:
Set Schedule
Training Location:
Main Campus
Firefighter

Application Dates:

Open Close Class Starts
Oct 01, 2021 Nov 12, 2021 Feb 01 2022

Training Schedules:

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 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 contact Heidi Anderton to be added to the Canvas Application Course

Students must submit the required documentation:

  • 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
  • Letter of intent
  • Physical by healthcare provider

NOTE: In order to be considered for the January 2022 cohort, Canvas Application Course must be completed no later than October 22nd.

Placement Assessment Requirements (Download/Print Assessment Requirements)

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Copies should be provided to the Assessment Center. Refer to page 2 of the program Admissions Requirements to see if you qualify. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. Once you have paid your application fee, you may email your transcripts to the Assessment Center for review or bring them with you when you are ready to enroll in a program.

READING REQUIREMENTS
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation
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 MATH (Arithmetic)
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.
  • Students should complete at least 50% of the total program course requirements while enrolled at the college. Exceptions may be reviewed and approved by the Director of Student Services

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:

Outcomes

82%Placement Rate


Utah Job Outlook

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Program Faculty

  • FT Jared Sholly – Lead Faculty / Coordinator
  • Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Services Administration from Utah Valley University
  • 801-593-2395
  • PT Charlotte Coyle
  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • PT Christopher Whetton
  • Diploma
  • PT David Olson
  • Certificate from Davis Technical College

*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.