Fire Fighter Technology (FFT.AAS)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Student will recognize the role of fire departments as part of local governments.

  • Students will identify mental health issues and warning signs of suicide in firefighters.

  • Students will examine the significance of fire ground communications and identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Management System (ICS) as it relates to strategy and tactics.

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses   Credits
FFT 1510 Introduction to Fire Protection 3
FFT 1520* Fundamentals of Fire Prevention 3
FFT 2530 Building Construction for Fire Service 3
Gen Ed  Communication/English 3
CRJ 1400 Introduction to Homeland Security 3
CRJ 1402 Homeland Security & First Responders 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  15-18

MILESTONE: *With Michigan Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Certification from OCC’s Fire Academy, students will receive credit for FFT 1520, FFT 1540, and FFT 2510 (9credits, 6 required, 3 toward FFT/CRJ/PER supportive.

Year 1 - Winter

Courses    Credits
FFT 2520 Fire Service Administration 3
Gen Ed Mathematics/Science 3
CRJ 1450 Integrating Emergency Management and Homeland Security 3
FFT/CRJ/PER Required Supportive* 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  9-12

Year 1 - Summer

Courses    Credits
Gen Ed Social Science 3
Gen Ed Written Communication 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
FFT/CRJ/PER Required Supportive 3
FFT 2510* Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply 3
PER 1300 Stress Management:Neuromuscular Relaxation** 2
  or EMS EMS 1010, EMS 1020, EMS 1100* 11
  or  EMT Valid EMT License** 11
Elective  Any course 1000+ 8
  TOTAL CREDITS  8-12

**If PER 1300 is selected in year 2 fall, students will need to take 6 elective credits to reach 62 credits.

**If EMS course sequence (11 credits) is taken 0 elective credits are needed.

**If a valid EMT License is provided, 0 elective credits are needed to reach 62 credits for graduation.

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.

Year 2 - Winter

Courses    Credits
FFT 2540 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy 3
FFT 2560 Legal Considerations for Fire Service 3
FFT/CRJ/PER Required Supportive 3
Gen Ed Fine Arts/Humanities 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  12
TOTAL CREDITS 62-64