Fire Science Technology, AAS

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Additional information available on the Fire Science Technology Department website.

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These programs are designed to allow an opportunity for experienced firefighters to receive awarded credits for knowledge gained through experience and training through the Fire Science Prior Learning Assessment Program.

A plan for the entry into and completion of the Fire Science Technology or Fire Service Management degrees should be discussed with the Fire Science faculty advisors. This advising is needed to provide thorough information on the requirements of the degree programs as well as to align the courses of the degrees 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Fire Science Technology program, students should be able to:

Formulate basic fire ground strategies and tactics to be used during structure fire incidents
Distinguish the different stages and types of fire behavior
Compare the five building construction types and how they play a role during structural firefighting
Analyze how and why the fire service incorporates safety and health measures
Compare and contrast fire detection and suppression systems in various types of buildings

Content criteria, competencies, and student learning outcomes associated with the general education courses required for this degree can be found on the Colorado Department of Higher Education website.

General Education Courses

CIS 118 - Introduction to PC Applications 3 Credit Hour(s)
or
CSC 105 - Computer Literacy 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 121 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 122 - English Composition II CO2 3 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 107 - Career Math 3 Credit Hour(s)
POS 111 - American Government SS1 3 Credit Hour(s)
or
PSY 100 - Psychology of Workplace Relationships 3 Credit Hour(s)

Total Credit Hours: 15

Emphasis Areas

Fire Service Management

The Fire Service Management degree is designed to prepare aspiring and experienced firefighters for future supervisory and leadership roles. The mission of the Fire Service Management degree program is to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in supervisory and leadership roles of the fire service. Our goal is to provide foundational curriculum, both instructive and practical, that encompasses firefighting knowledge and skills; enhance students’ leadership, management, and administrative abilities; and to provide current firefighters an opportunity to expand on their knowledge, in preparation for future supervisory roles.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Fire Service Management program, students should be able to:

Assess the effectiveness of strategies and tactics on fire incidents
Explain both management and administrative functions within the fire service
Apply leadership abilities at the company level
Analyze the cause and origin of fires
Describe the principles of emergency management

Additional Required Courses

EMP 101 - Principles of Emergency Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 109 - Occupational Safety & Health for Fire 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 201 - Instructional Methodology 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 205 - Fire Investigation I 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 206 - Fire Company Supervision & Leadership (Fire Officer I) 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 207 - Firefighting Strategy & Tactics II 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 251 - Legal Aspects of Fire Service 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 255 - Fire Service Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 257 - Fire Department Administration 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 258 - Wildland Fire Incident Management & Organization 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 259 - Wildland Firefighting Strategy & Tactics 3 Credit Hour(s)
Electives - Choose twelve (12) credit hours from technical electives 12 Credit Hour(s)

Total Credit Hours: 45

Total Credit Hours: 60

Fire Science Technology

The Fire Science Technology degree is designed to prepare individuals who have little or no experience with the firefighting profession for entry-level positions in the fire service industry. The mission of the Fire Science Technology degree program is to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills required to succeed in the fields of fire protection, emergency management, firefighting, and wildland firefighting. Our goal is to equip students with the fundamental knowledge required to work effectively in entry-level positions in the fire service industry; to provide program curriculum, both instructive and practical, that encompasses basic firefighting knowledge and skills; and to incorporate the needs of area fire departments by providing advanced classes to enhance current firefighters’ knowledge and skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Fire Science Technology program, students should be able to:

Formulate basic fire ground strategies and tactics to be used during structure fire incidents
Distinguish the different stages and types of fire behavior
Compare the five building construction types and how they play a role during structural firefighting
Analyze how and why the fire service incorporates safety and health measures
Compare and contrast fire detection and suppression systems in various types of buildings

Additional Required Courses

EMP 101 - Principles of Emergency Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 102 - Principles/Emergency Services 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 103 - Fire Behavior & Combustion 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 105 - Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 106 - Fire Prevention 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 109 - Occupational Safety & Health for Fire 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 201 - Instructional Methodology 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 202 - Strategy & Tactics 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 203 - Fire Hydraulics & Water Supply 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 209 - Fire Protection Systems 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 259 - Wildland Firefighting Strategy & Tactics 3 Credit Hour(s)
Electives - Choose twelve (12) credit hours from technical electives 12 Credit Hour(s)

Total Credit Hours: 45

Total Credit Hours: 60

Technical Electives

FST 100 - Firefighter I 9 Credit Hour(s)
FST 107 - Hazardous Materials Operations (Level I) 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 110 - Job Placement & Assessment 3 Credit Hour(s)
FST 160 - Candidate Physical Abilities Test Prep 3 Credit Hour(s)
Other FST, FSW or PSM credits count for Technical Elective courses.