Basic Firefighter - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog

(30 credits)

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required Core Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 30 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
Core Requirements
FIRE 115Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations3
FIRE 102Fire Fighter I and II12
FIRE 252Vehicle Extrication2
HLED 1110American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED1
EMSS 1153Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology for the EMS Provider3
EMSS 1120Emergency Medical Technician Lecture6
EMSS 1120LEmergency Medical Technician Laboratory2
EMSS 1121Emergency Medical Technician Clinical1
Total Credits30

(30 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required Core Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 30 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
FIRE 102 Fire Fighter I and II 12
FIRE 115 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations 3
FIRE 252 Vehicle Extrication 2
HLED 1110 American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED 1
 Credits18
Semester 2
EMSS 1120
1120L
Emergency Medical Technician Lecture
and Emergency Medical Technician Laboratory
8
EMSS 1121 Emergency Medical Technician Clinical 1
EMSS 1153 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology for the EMS Provider 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits30