Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Structural Firefighting
Career Studies CertificateVirginia Peninsula Community College
The Structural Firefighting Career Studies Certificate prepares students for Virginia Firefighter I-II certifications. The curriculum address aspects of firefighting, fire protection, fire preventnoin, health, safety, rescue, and hazard mitigation as defined by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs curriculum for Firefighter I-II. This program is designed to prepare graduates for industry certification and immediate career mobility into entry-level municipal, industrial, private, federal,
Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Credit Requirements
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | VPCC waives the SDV 100 requirement for all students transferring with a previously earned degree, regardless of whether it was earned in high school (via dual enrollment) or afterward. Please submit your transcripts for evaluation to receive transfer credit. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/academics/transfer/transfer-to-vpcc/ |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | VPCC waives the SDV 100 requirement for all students transferring with a previously earned degree, regardless of whether it was earned in high school (via dual enrollment) or afterward. Please submit your transcripts for evaluation to receive transfer credit. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/academics/transfer/transfer-to-vpcc/ |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Please submit your transcripts and records of professional certifications and licenses, military service, and exam grades for evaluation of credit for prior learning. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/academics/transfer/transfer-to-vpcc/ |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) provides affordable, high-quality education and workforce training for residents of the Virginia Peninsula. With flexible schedules, convenient locations, small classes for personalized attention, and strong industry partnerships, VPCC prepares students for seamless four-year university transfers or in-demand careers. VPCC offers scholarships, internships, and are nationally recognized for supporting military families. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/admissions/ |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | The student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance and program placement. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance and program placement |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Virginia's community colleges offer students more than the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate; they provide a gateway to the Commonwealth's four-year colleges. Through system-wide negotiated agreements, students who graduate from a Virginia community college with an associate degree and the minimum grade point average required by the four-year college are guaranteed admission to many of the Commonwealth's colleges and universities. Students should review the Guaranteed Admissions Agreement for the four-year institution they wish to attend to learn more about the process: https://www.vpcc.edu/academics/transfer/guaranteed-admission-agreements/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 33-2021.00 | Fire Inspectors and Investigators | Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 33-2011.00 | Firefighters | Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 33-1021.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 33-2022.00 | Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions. | Protective Service Occupations |
Cost To Complete