Fire Science Technology (AS)

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Admission Program of Study Code FSCI

State CIP Code 1743020112

The Fire Science Technology Associate in Science degree program offers students a sequence of courses designed to provide relevant technical knowledge needed to prepare students for entry or advancement in the fire service or in a related fire protection field. A technical certificate, Fire Officer Supervisor (6455) (T.C.), is included as an option within this degree program. Students may pursue the A.S. degree and earn the technical certificate while completing the requirements for the degree, or pursue the certificate to develop or upgrade their skills. Contact an advisor or counselor to determine the career education path that is best for you.

Career Opportunities
In addition to community fire departments, there are opportunities in government installations such as airports, as well as private fire-fighting companies. There is also a need for inspectors, investigators, forest rangers and smoke jumpers. In all cases, employment is based on high test scores and outstanding skills.

General Education

Select one course from each category; see the AS Degree General Education Requirements section of catalog for specific course listings:

____ ____ Communication Skills 3 Credit Hours
____ ____ Humanities 3 Credit Hours
____ ____ Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
____ ____ Natural Sciences 4 Credit Hours
____ ____ Social Sciences 3 Credit Hours
____ ____ Additional General Education 2 Credit Hours

Total General Education Credits Required: 18

Core Courses

FFP 1505 - Fire Prevention Practices 3 Credit Hours
FFP 1540 - Private Fire Protection Systems 3 Credit Hours
FFP 1702 - Principles of Emergency Services 3 Credit Hours
FFP 1740 - Fire Service Course Delivery 3 Credit Hours
FFP 1810 - Firefighting Tactics and Strategy I 3 Credit Hours
FFP 2120 - Fire Service Building Construction 3 Credit Hours
FFP 2610 - Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 Credit Hours
FFP 2720 - Company Officer 3 Credit Hours
FFP 2770 - Ethical and Legal Issues for the Fire Service 3 Credit Hours
FFP 2780 - Fire Department Administration 3 Credit Hours

Total Core Credits Required: 30

Technical Elective Courses

Select 15 credits from the following:

(Contains 15 hours articulation for Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician-Combined (PSAV) )
EMS 1119C - Emergency Medical Technician 6 Credit Hours
And
EMS 1401L - EMT Lab 6 Credit Hours
DSC 1004 - Introduction to NRF and NIMS 3 Credit Hours
DSC 1631 - Planning Considerations for Terror Prevention 3 Credit Hours
DSC 1751 - Homeland Security Policy and Law 3 Credit Hours
DSC 2056 - Disaster Response Operations 3 Credit Hours
FFP 1826 - Incident Management 3 Credit Hours