This booklet is comprised of eight courses for fire science which were identified as common-core by a statewide fire science education advisory council composed of experts in the field of fire science education in Arizona. Common-core courses included are (1) Introduction to Fire Protection, (2) Introduction to Fire Prevention, (3) Introduction to Fire Suppression, (4) Fire Operations I, (5) Fire Operations II, (6) Fire Hydraulics, (7) Fire Apparatus, and (8) Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy. Each course is presented in a summary table which provides an inventory of minimum competencies and skills stated in behavioral terms. In addition to competencies and skills, each table provides the International Fire Service Training Association Reference Manual numbers and where further information concerning this competency may be found. Reference numbers are provided that indicate the national certification standard that is relevant to the competency. The level of achievement required for national certification in the Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II categories is designated. (LRA)