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Core
Firefighter (360 required hours)	Hours	Credits	Prerequisite(s)
TEFF 1100: Introduction to Fire The Introduction to Fire course is an introduction to the complex, challenging, and unforgiving environments firefighters find themselves in every day. Safety is a primary concern throughout their entire career. The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives, which were created to ensure firefighters return home safely after every shift, will be covered. Students will exercise together and must pass a physical fitness test at the conclusion of this course.	30	1.00
TEFF 1200: Firefighter The firefighter course begins your career as a professional firefighter! A sample of the hands-on skills include the following: placing ground ladders, pulling hose, cutting ventilation holes, searching for victims, handling car fires, vehicle extrication, and live fire evolutions. These nationally-accredited certifications are recognized outside of Utah with many of our graduates working in other states	330	11.00

Additional Electives
Firefighter (0 required hours)	Hours	Credits	Prerequisite(s)
TEFF 0000: Firefighter Orientation The Firefighter program provides adult students the opportunity to prepare for employment as firefighters. Highly skilled and trained firefighting professionals will instruct students through hands-on curriculum in structural firefighter skills, hazardous materials mitigation, and taking care of sick or injured patients. This program supports the mission to deliver competency-based, employer-guided careers, and hands-on technical education. Firefighter is accredited by the Utah Fire Service Standards and Training Council (UFSCC). Students who complete all coursework can certify and obtain certifications in: Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter I, and Firefighter II	0	—