Fire Science Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• AAA 090
• ENG 090
• MAT 030
• REA 090
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 69 credits for completion. Fifteen credits are in general education, 12 credits are in technical electives, and 42 credits are in required technical courses.
General Education Courses
| CIS 118 |
Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
| or |
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| CSC 105 |
Computer Literacy |
(3) |
| ENG 121 |
English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
| or |
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| ENG 131 |
Technical Writing I |
(3) |
| ENG 122 |
English Composition II: CO2 |
3 |
| or |
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| COM 225 |
Introduction to Organizational Communication |
(3) |
| MAT 107 |
Career Math or higher level math |
3 |
| POS 111 |
American Government: SS1 |
3 |
| or |
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| PSY 101 |
General Psychology I: SS3 |
(3) |
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15 |
Technical Courses
| FST 102 |
Introduction to Fire Science/Suppression |
3 |
| FST 103 |
Firefighter Occupational Health and Safety |
3 |
| FST 104 |
Fire Protection Systems |
3 |
| FST 105 |
Building Plans and Construction |
3 |
| FST 106 |
Fire Inspection Practices |
3 |
| FST 107 |
Hazardous Materials Operations Level I |
3 |
| FST 201 |
Instructional Methodology |
3 |
| FST 202 |
Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics |
3 |
| FST 203 |
Fire Science Hydraulics |
3 |
| FST 204 |
Fire Codes and Ordinances |
3 |
| FST 205 |
Fire Cause Determination |
3 |
| FST 206 |
Fire Company Supervision and Leadership |
3 |
| FST 250 |
Chemistry for Fire Protection |
3 |
| FST 259 |
Wildland Firefighting Strategy and Tactics |
3 |
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42 |
Technical Elective Courses
Choose 12 hours from the following courses
| EMS 115 |
First Responder |
3 |
| EMS 125 |
EMT Basic |
8 |
| FST 100 |
Firefighter I |
9 |
| FST 150 |
Introduction to Fire Prevention Education |
3 |
| FST 160 |
Candidate Physical Abilities Preparation Class |
3 |
| FST 207 |
Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics II |
3 |
| FST 252 |
Fire Arson Investigation |
3 |
| FST 254 |
Hazardous Materials Technician Level |
3 |
| FST 257 |
Fire Department Administration |
3 |
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Other FST credits do count for Technical Elective courses. |
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Total Credit Hours |
69 |
Certificate
Basic Firefighter
| EMS 125 |
EMT Basic |
9 |
| FST 100 |
Firefighter I |
9 |
| FST 107 |
Hazardous Material Operations |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
21 |
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