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Health Career Institute’s Fire Science Course Offerings are approved by the Florida State Fire College, and licensed by the Commission for Independent Education (Department of Education).  Furthermore, HCI’s President and Vice President’s passion for the field stems from a long and current history of 20 plus years in the Fire Service with West Palm Beach Fire Rescue and Lake Worth Fire Rescue.

Furthermore, HCI’s Fire Science Instructors are also practicing Fire professionals with more than qualifying years served in the field.  The student can be assured that the education provided through HCI’s nurturing and responsive environment will greatly increase the opportunities that await them.

HCI Prepares the Student for the series' listed below, and while our classes are approved by the Florida State Fire College, and we give certificates for each class, we do not give certifications for the Named Series, that is done by the Florida State Fire College.

A. S Degree Fire Science	C.I.E / D.O.E Licensed
Fire Officer I Series	Approved by FSFC, Prepares Student for Certification with FL State Fire College
Fire Prevention Practices
Private Fire Protection Systems I
Build. Construct. for Fire Service
I-200 Basic ICS
I-300 Intermediate ICS
Firefighter Tactics & Strategy I
Firefighter Tactics & Strategy II
Company Officer
Emergency Response to Terrorism
Fire Service Course Delivery
Fire Officer II Series	Approved by FSFC, Prepares Student for Certification with FL State Fire College
Fire Chemistry
Private Fire Protection Systems I
Origin & Cause
Fire Department Administration
Fire Service Course Design
Ethical & Legal Issues for the Fire Service
Business Communications
Microcomputer Concepts
Fire & Life Safety Educator LI OR
Public Information Officer
Fire Inspector I Series	Approved by FSFC, Prepares Student for Certification with FL State Fire College
Fire Prevention Practices
Private Fire Protection Systems I
Build. Construct. for Fire Service
Codes and Standards
Construct. Docs and Plans Review

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FFP 2120 Building Construction For The Fire Service [Full Info]

9/23/2008

10/2/2008

Course Cost:	$225
A. S Degree Credits:	3
Total Hours:	45
Description:	This course provides the components of Building construction that relate to fire & life safety. The elements of design and construction are shown to be key factors when pre planning fire operations, inspecting buildings and operating at emergencies. The focus centers on Fire Fighter Safety
Text Book:	10
Taught Location:	10th Ave North. Suite 106 Lake Worth, FL 33461
Course Notes:	cours meets; September 23rd,26th,29th & October 2nd 2008
Fire Certification Requirement:	Fire Cert. Required
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FFP 1510 Codes & Standards [Full Info]

10/14/2008

8/29/2008

Course Cost:	$225
A. S Degree Credits:	3
Total Hours:	45
Description:	This course is a vital segment in completing the Fire Prevention Inspector’s Certification requirements. The class is designed to familiarize inspectors with the five basic units of NFPA 101. This course includes statewide fire prevention code NFPA 1
Text Book:	21
Taught Location:	10th Ave North. Suite 106 Lake Worth, FL 33461
Course Notes:	Class Meets Oct 14, 17, 20, 23, 29
Fire Certification Requirement:	Fire Cert. Required
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FFP 2720 Company Officer [Full Info]

9/2/2008

9/5/2008

Course Cost:	$225
A. S Degree Credits:	3
Total Hours:	45
Description:	This course is designed to assist company officers in addressing the varied problems and situations they will be required to manage in today’s ever evolving fire service. The curriculum includes review of fire department organization, and administration, management theory, leadership, communication, motivation and small group dynamics. Prerequisite: Must be a certified Fire Fighter
Text Book:	11
Taught Location:	10th Ave North. Suite 106 Lake Worth, FL 33461
Course Notes:	Course Meets: September 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th
Fire Certification Requirement:	Fire Cert. Required
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FFP 2521 Construction Documents [Full Info]

11/4/2008

11/13/2008

Course Cost:	$225
A. S Degree Credits:	3
Total Hours:	45
Description:	This course provides the components of building construction that relate to fire & life safety. The elements of design and construction are shown to be key factors when preplanning fire operations, inspecting buildings and operating at emergencies The focus of the course centers on Fire Fighter safety. Applicable To: Fire Safety Inspector I
Text Book:	21
Taught Location:	10th Ave North. Suite 106 Lake Worth, FL 33461
Course Notes:	Class dates : Nov 4, 7, 10, 13 2008
Fire Certification Requirement:	Fire Cert. Required
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FFP 1505 Fire Prevention Practices [Full Info]

12/1/2008

12/19/2008

Course Cost:	$225
A. S Degree Credits:	3
Total Hours:	45
Description:	The course presents the structure and function of the fire prevention organization including the interpretation and application of codes and regulations, a study of the procedures and techniques of fire prevention, including inspection, surveying and mapping, recognition and elimination of fire hazards, the problems of public relations and the coordination with other governmental agencies.
Text Book:	15
Taught Location:	10th Ave North. Suite 106 Lake Worth, FL 33461
Course Notes:	Class meets Dec 01, 04, 10, 16, 19
Fire Certification Requirement:	Fire Cert. Required
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FSFC 506 Incident safety Officer [Full Info]

9/12/2008

9/20/2008

Course Cost:	$150
A. S Degree Credits:	0
Total Hours:	16
Description:	This 2-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. A specific focus on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer is a main theme. Response to all-hazards types of situations will be emphasized.
Text Book:	21
Taught Location:	10th Ave North. Suite 106 Lake Worth, FL 33461
Course Notes:	16 hours class meet Sept 12th & 13th
Fire Certification Requirement:	Fire Cert. Required
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FFP 1540 Private Fire Protection [Full Info]

9/2/2008

9/11/2008

Course Cost:	$225
A. S Degree Credits:	3
Total Hours:	45
Description:	This course provides information relating to design features and the operation of fire alarms systems, special hazard, fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.
Text Book:	21
Taught Location:	10th Ave North. Suite 106 Lake Worth, FL 33461
Course Notes:	Class meets Sept 2, 5, 8, 11
Fire Certification Requirement:	Fire Cert. Not Required
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FFP 1810 Tactics & Strategies I [Full Info]

9/22/2008

9/26/2008

Course Cost:	$225
A. S Degree Credits:	3
Total Hours:	45
Description:	This course provides an in depth analysis of the principles of fire control through the utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Typical tactical situations and case histories are given. The development of critical thinking skills is stressed. Prerequisite: MUST BE A CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER
Text Book:	19
Taught Location:	10th Ave North. Suite 106 Lake Worth, FL 33461
Course Notes:	Course Meets: September 22nd,23rd,24th & 26th 2008
Fire Certification Requirement:	Fire Cert. Required
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