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Fire Science

Endorsement Code: 4155

Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Authorized to Teach

The Fire Science #4155 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in 樱花视频 Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following codes.

CTE Program CIP Code
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 43.0203

Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Fire Administration
  • Fire Administration – Fire Investigation
  • Fire Science Management

Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Fire Science

Option 3: Employment Experience Only

Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:

  • Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
  • Self-employment
  • Military qualifications and training

  • Building constructions
  • Fire department organization and administration
  • Fire detection and related codes
  • Fire investigation and arson
  • Fire officer company management
  • Fire prevention and related codes
  • Fire science
  • Firefighting strategies
  • Firefighting tactics
  • Introduction to engine company operations
  • Introduction to ladder company operations
  • Problems in fire engineering
  • Transportation and industrial fire hazards

Candidates must submit a copy of their current Instructor Level 2 and Drill Ground Instructor Certificate.鈥�

Candidates should ensure their credentials are current before applying for the 樱花视频 Department of Education career and technical education (CTE) teacher certification. The credentials must remain valid to maintain certification and employment.鈥�

Resource: 樱花视频 Department of Community Affairs, Division of Fire Safety

Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:

Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.

Employment Experience (not self-employed)

The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal job descriptions.

Table 1: Eligible Job Titles for Employment Experience (not self-employed)
Job Title Job Code
Firefighters 33-2011.00

Self-Employment Experience

Candidates with self-employment experience only are not eligible to apply for this teaching endorsement.

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