Fire Science Technology, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall or Spring
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (5 terms including summer)
The Fire Science Technology program prepares graduates for a career in the fire service as firefighters. Students learn a variety of skills in fire protection and prevention, theories of fire behavior, and fire control. Students in this program have the opportunity to earn the Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 credentials through the Fire Service Training Bureau, as well as become a licensed EMT.
Career Opportunities
- firefighter
- emergency medical technician
Degree Requirements
Term 1 | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit Hours | |
FIR-213 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
FIR-127 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
FIR-150 | Fire Detection and Suppression Systems | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Workplace Communications | ||
Elements of Writing | ||
Composition I | ||
SPC-101 or SPC-112 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
Term Totals: | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
Spring | ||
Approved Math Course | 3 | |
FIR-124 | Building Construction | 3 |
FIR-400 | Emergency Safety and Survival | 3 |
FIR-130 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
FIR-110 | History and Philosophy of the Fire Service | 2 |
Term Totals: | 14 | |
Term 3 | ||
Summer | ||
FIR-199 | Firefighter I | 8 |
Term Totals: | 8 | |
Term 4 | ||
Fall | ||
FIR-201 | Firefighter II | 3 |
One Fire Science Management Technical Course | 3 | |
EMS-255 | Emergency Medical Technician I | 4 |
EMS-350 | Emergency Medical Technician II | 3.5 |
EMS-365 | Emergency Medical Technician II Clinical | 1 |
Term Totals: | 14.5 | |
Term 5 | ||
Spring | ||
Social Science Course | 3 | |
Humanities or History/Culture Course | 3 | |
FIR-180 | Chemistry of Hazardous Materials | 3 |
Two Fire Science Management Technical Courses | 6 | |
Term Totals: | 15 | |
Program Totals: | 66.5 |
Fire Science Technical Courses
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
FIR-146 | Firefighting Tactics and Strategy | 3 |
FIR-183 | Hazardous Materials Management | 3 |
FIR-280 | Instructional Techniques for Fire Service Training | 3 |
FIR-330 | Fire Service Company Officer | 3 |
Optional Courses
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
FIR-924 | Honors Project | 1 |
FIR-928 | Independent Study | 1-3 |