Fire and Environmental Emergency Response (FIRE)
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Program Description
The Fire and Environmental Emergency Response Program Courses are provided to meet the needs of the in-service professional as well as the student who is not employed by the Fire Service. This Program is designed to prepare the student academically for the Fire Service Field, i.e., insurance adjuster, investigator, and safety and building inspector.
A student at Honolulu Community College, who completes 6 units of Fire and Environmental Emergency Response college credit, may receive up to 6 units of Elective Fire and Environmental Emergency Response credits for completing Basic Recruitment Training for fire fighting as required by government agencies. In addition the student may be eligible to participate in a cooperative work program that will allow up to a maximum of 6 units of Elective Fire and Environmental Emergency Response credits for completion of this program.
An Associate in Applied Science Degree is awarded to students who complete the General Education requirements* and the 37 units of Fire and Environmental Emergency Response credits curricula. A Certificate of Achievement may be awarded to students who complete 30 hours of the required and elective Fire and Environmental Emergency Response credits.
Health and physical requirements vary with the employers in the Fire and Environmental Emergency Response field so prospective students should seek advice before enrollment.
Program Mission
The Fire and Environmental Emergency Response Program is committed to provide training for individuals in the State of Hawaii who are interested in developing entry level skills or in-service professional development required for employment in private, city, state, or federal agencies. Due to the workload demands of fire service personnel another goal is to provide opportunities that are flexible and have accessible delivery options including distance education, evening and week classes, and accelerated course offerings.