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

Part Time - Fall Start

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

Year 1 - Fall

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

Year 1 - Summer

Courses		Credits
Gen Ed¹	Mathematics/Science	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	3

Year 2 - Fall

Courses		Credits
CRJ 1400¹	Introduction to Homeland Security	3
CRJ 1402¹	Homeland Security and First Responders	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	6

Year 2 - Winter

Courses		Credits
CRJ 1405¹	Integrating Emergency Management and Homeland Security	3
FFT 2520¹	Fire Service Administration	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	6

Year 2 - Summer

Courses		Credits
FFT/CRJ/PER¹	Required Supportive	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	3

Year 3 - Fall

Courses		Credits
FFT/CRJ/PER¹	Required Supportive	3
Gen Ed¹	Social Science	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 3 - Winter

Courses		Credits
PER 1300¹	Stress Management: Neuromuscular Relaxation*	2
or EMT Sequence	EMS 1010, EMS 1020, EMS 1100 **	11
or	Valid EMT License ***	11
	TOTAL CREDITS	2-11

*If PER 1300 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		Credits
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 PER 1300

Year 4 - Fall

Courses		Credits
FFT 2510	Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply	3
FFT/CRJ/PER¹	Required Supportive	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	6

Year 4 - Winter

Courses		Credits
FFT 2540¹	Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy	3
FFT 2560¹	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		Credits
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 PER 1300

TOTAL CREDITS

62-64

¹ Course offered online