During the fall semester Southern Maine Community College Fire Science department will offer FT-218, Fire and Life Safety Educator, a 45-hour course based on national professional qualification standards. FT-218 will be offered Thursdays, 1:30 PM - 4:15 PM from September 4th until December 18, 2008. The activity-based course provides excellent preparation for current and prospective educators in designing, marketing and delivering risk reduction programs to community members of all ages. Course assignments include engaging children at SMCC's Early Childhood Education Center in basic safety and injury prevention workshops.
The 3-credit college course addresses the job performance requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Levels I+II. Students who successfully complete the course can earn Maine Fire Training & Education Fire & Life Safety Educator I+II state certification by completing 5 community education assignments.