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.

  • Students will demonstrate qualitative reasoning and analytical skills for organizational problem solving and decision-making.
  • Students will identify mental health issues and warning signs of suicide in firefighters.
  • Students will examine the significance of fire ground communications.

Program Plan 2023-2024

Part Time - Fall Start

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

Year 1 - Fall

Courses
FFT 15101 Introduction to Fire Protection 3
FFT 15201 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention                                                                                                                                    3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

MILESTONE: After completion of Michigan Fire Fighter 1 and 2 Certification from Fire Academy, student will receive credit for FFT 1510 and FFT 1520.

Year 1 - Winter

Courses
FFT 25301 Building Construction for Fire Service 3
Gen Ed Communication/English                                                                                                                                 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 1 - Summer

Courses
Gen Ed1 Building Construction for Fire Service                                                                         3
  TOTAL CREDITS  3

Year 2 - Fall

Courses
CRJ14001 Introduction to Homeland Security 3
CR14021 Homeland Security and First Responders                                                                            3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 2 - Winter

Courses
CRJ14051 Integrating Emergency Management and Homeland Security                                     3
FFT25201 Fire Service Administration 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 2 - Summer

Courses
FFT/CRJ/PER1 Integrating Emergency Management and Homeland Security                                                                              3
  TOTAL CREDITS  3

Year 3 - Fall

Courses
FFT/CRJ/PER1 Required Supportive                                                                                                                                           3
Gen Ed1  Social Science 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Milestone: After completion of Michigan Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Certification from Fire Academy, student will receive credit for FFT 1510 and FFT 1520

Year 3 - Winter

Courses
PER13001 Stress Management: Neuromuscular Relaxation*                                                                                      2
  or EMS1010, 1020, 1100 ** 11
EMT Sequence    
  or   11
  Valid EMT License ***  
  TOTAL CREDITS  2-11

*If PER1300 is selected, 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 used, 0 elective credits are needed to reach 62 credits for graduation.

Year 3 - Summer

Courses
Elective1 Any course 1000+ 3
Gen Ed1 Written Communication                                                                   3
  TOTAL CREDITS  3-6

Note: Elective course is only needed if student elected to complete PER1300

Year 4 - Fall

Courses
FFT2510 Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply                                                                                 3
FFT/CRJ/PER1 Required Supportive  3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 4 - Winter

Courses
FFT25401 Fire Fighting Tactice and Strategy 3
FFT25601 Legal Consideration for Fire Service                                                 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

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

Year 4 - Summer

Courses
Elective1 Any Course 1000+ 3
Gen Ed1 Fine Arts/Humanities                                                         3
  TOTAL CREDITS  3-6

Note: Elective course is only needed if student elected to complete PER1300

                                                                                                                                                                                                   Total Credits  62-64

1 - Denotes course is offered online