Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for Prior Learning provides you the opportunity to earn college credit by demonstrating what you already know. The table below lists courses and possible options to receive credit at CLC within this program.

Fire Science Technology preapproved courses for credential review
CourseCreditsAccepted CertificationNotes
FST 111 Introduction to Fire Science3Firefighter 2 or Basic Fire OperationsIndividuals must present an original certificate as issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM). Copies will not be accepted. This certification will not be accepted or applied toward Fire Basic Operations courses FST 130, FST 131, and FST 132.
FST 173 Fire Instructor I3Fire Instructor 1Individuals must present an original certificate as issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM). Copies will not be accepted. A total of 9 credit hours of all certificates will be accepted toward the degree, excluding the Basic Firefighter Operations or Firefighter 2 certificate.
FST 174 Fire Instructor II3Fire Instructor 2Individuals must present an original certificate as issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM). Copies will not be accepted. A total of 9 credit hours of all certificates will be accepted toward the degree, excluding the Basic Firefighter Operations or Firefighter 2 certificate.
FST 177 Fire Prevention Principles I3Fire Prevention 1Individuals must present an original certificate as issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM). Copies will not be accepted. A total of 9 credit hours of all certificates will be accepted toward the degree, excluding the Basic Firefighter Operations or Firefighter 2 certificate.
FST 192 Hazardous Materials Fire Responder3Hazardous Materials OperationsIndividuals must present an original certificate as issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM). Copies will not be accepted. A total of 9 credit hours of all certificates will be accepted toward the degree, excluding the Basic Firefighter Operations or Firefighter 2 certificate.
FST 193 Fire Apparatus Engineer3Fire Apparatus EngineerIndividuals must present an original certificate as issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM). Copies will not be accepted. A total of 9 credit hours of all certificates will be accepted toward the degree, excluding the Basic Firefighter Operations or Firefighter 2 certificate.