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 |
| Credit Hours | 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 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Summer | ||
| FIR-199 | Firefighter I | 8 |
| Credit Hours | 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 |
| Credit Hours | 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 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 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 |