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Fire Suppression

Start on your path to becoming a firefighter with Chemeketa's two-year fire suppression degree.

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  • Four student firefighters practice putting out a fire
  • Firefighter hose crew spraying water on a fire

Why choose Fire Suppression?

In addition to classroom and lab work, you'll get on-the-job training through 24-hour shifts as part of Chemeketa's on-campus fire department that serves as a back-up to other local fire departments and fire districts.

The Fire Suppression degree program can be coordinated with the Emergency Medical Technology or Paramedic programs so that both degrees can be earned in less than three years. The program has special admission requirements and enrollment limits, so call 503.399.5163 for more details.

Chemeketa's Fire programs are accredited through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).

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What will you learn?

As part of the Fire Suppression degree program, you will learn basic emergency medical technology skills, the ins and outs of fire behavior, how to control it, and how to operate the tools of the trade from fire hydrants and hoses to driving fire department vehicles.

What will you do?

Through a combination of classroom, lab and hands-on training, you will learn to –

  • Exhibit safety practices as a response team member when engaged in training or emergency response activities
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communications skills in both emergency and non-emergency situations
  • Explain effective risk reduction activities through accurate hazard identification and public education activities
  • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with a diversity of colleagues in order to accomplish the goals of the organization and successfully participate in the daily operations of a fire station
  • Demonstrate skills and knowledge to function as an EMT basic, firefighter I, driver and pumper operator

Upon completion, you will be on your way to starting your career as a firefighter anywhere in Oregon.

  • Fire Suppression Associate of Applied Science
    • Exhibit safety practices as a response team member when engaged in training or emergency response activities
    • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communications skills in both emergency and non-emergency situations
    • Explain effective risk reduction activities through accurate hazard identification and public education activities
    • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with a diversity of colleagues in order to accomplish the goals of the organization and successfully participate in the daily operations of a fire station
    • Demonstrate skills and knowledge to function as an EMT Basic, firefighter I, driver and pumper operator

    See Course Sequences for more information.


    Fire Suppression Measurements

    Fire Suppression Results

  • FIRE SERVICE SUPERVISION & MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

    The Fire Service Supervision and Management certificate is designed to prepare current firefighters for promotion to officer positions.

    You will learn valuable leadership and communication skills that you can rely on whether you're on the scene of a three-alarm blaze or managing the day-to-day operations at a fire department.

    To be admitted to the certificate program, you must be certified as Firefighter 1 (or equivalent) and actively be pursuing Firefighter 2 or have an associate degree in fire protection or possess professional certificates and have experience or equivalent credentials in fire prevention, fire training or public fire education.

    You must also be interviewed by the program chair and have your training, education, and experience evaluated. Upon completion of the admittance process, an individualized program of study will be developed for you. The certificate can be completed in less than a year.

    See Course Sequences for more information.

    Supervision and Management Measurements

    Supervision and Management Results

    Please contact staff for more information on this certificate.

  • DISTANCE EDUCATION

    Distance education courses are available for active fire service professionals looking to earn college credits or update their training. Distance education may lead to associate of applied science degrees in fire suppression through a combination of –

    • transferring credits you've earned from other accredited colleges
    • earning college credits for prior learning and professional certifications
    • online courses
    • independent study courses

    Courses available

    CoruseCourse Name
    FRP160 Incident Safety Officer
    FRP161 Fire Management Practices
    FRP162 Managing Fire Personnel
    FRP163 Planning Fire Protection
    FRP164 Fire Department Budgets
    FRP165 Public Relations, Public Info, & Public Education
    FRP166 Firefighter's Law
    FRP257 Hazardous Materials for Inspectors
    FRP259 Major Emergency Strategy & Tactics
    FRP272 International Fire Codes 2
    FRP281 Fire Prevention Inspection
    FRP282 Juvenile Fire-Setters Intervention
    FRP284 Public Information for the Fire Service
    FRP286 Advanced Detection & Protection Systems
    FRP288 Fire Prevention Education Programs
  • CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK & DRUG TESTING

    Upon entry into this program, you will be required to pass a criminal background check and pass a ten-panel drug screening urinalysis conducted by a college-approved vendor. If you do not pass the criminal background check and/or the drug screening, program registration will not be possible. If you are arrested during the time you are enrolled in the program, you must notify the Fire Program Chair of the arrest. Your status in the program will be reviewed by the Fire Program Chair and the Dean of Emergency Services. A possible outcome of the review may be that you are unable to continue in the program. 

    If you have questions regarding disqualifying crimes for DPSST certification visit the Oregon Fire Program's Background Check Information webpage.

    For more information please email the program.