Fire Science Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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This program is designed to prepare individuals who have little or no experience with the firefighting profession for entry-level positions in the fire service industry. This program is also designed to allow experienced firefighters to receive awarded credits for knowledge gained through experience and training through the Fire Science Credit for Prior Learning Program, after which their learning can be expanded by successfully completing additional courses to complete the degree.
A plan for the entry into and completion of the fire science technology degree should be discussed with the Fire Science faculty advisors. This advising is needed to provide thorough information on the requirements of the degree program as well as to align the courses of the degree with the students’ academic and career goals.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
The Fire Science Technology AAS degree requires 70 credits for completion. Fifteen credits are in general education, 12 credits are in technical electives, and 43 credits are in required technical courses.
General Education Courses
Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Computer Literacy |
(3) |
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English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
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Technical Writing I |
(3) |
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English Composition II: CO2 |
3 |
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Introduction to Organizational Communication |
(3) |
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Career Math or higher level math |
3 |
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American Government: SS1 |
3 |
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General Psychology I: SS3 |
(3) |
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15 |
Technical Courses
Principles/Emergency Services |
3 |
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Occupational Safety & Health for Fire |
3 |
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Fire Protection Systems |
3 |
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Building Construction for Fire Protection |
3 |
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Fire Prevention |
3 |
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Hazardous Materials Operations (Level I) |
3 |
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Instructional Methodology (Fire Instructor I, II) |
3 |
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Strategy & Tactics |
3 |
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Fire Hydraulics & Water Supply |
4 |
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Principles of Code Enforcement |
3 |
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Fire Investigation I |
3 |
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Fire Company Supervision & Leadership (Fire Officer I) |
3 |
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Wildland Firefighting Strategy & Tactics |
3 |
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40 |
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Total Credit Hours |
67 |
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Technical Elective Courses
Choose 12 hours from the following courses
First Responder |
3 |
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EMT Basic |
8 |
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Firefighter I |
9 |
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Introduction to Fire Prevention Education |
3 |
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Candidate Physical Abilities Preparation |
3 |
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Fire Fighting Strategy & Tactics II |
3 |
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Chemistry for Fire Protection |
3 |
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Fire Investigation II |
3 |
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Hazardous Materials Technician Level |
3 |
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Fire Department Administration |
3 |
Other FST credits do count for Technical Elective courses.
Certificate
Gainful Employment Disclosure located at www.ppcc.edu/ge.
Basic Firefighter
EMT Basic |
9 |
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Firefighter I |
9 |
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Hazardous Material Operations (Level I) |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
21 |
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