Fire Science Technology, AAS

Total Credit Hours: 15

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 degree 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

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 degree 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

Technical Electives

• FST 1000 - Firefighter I 9 Credit Hour(s)
• FST 1007 - Hazardous Materials Operations (Level I) 3 Credit Hour(s)
• FST 1010 - Job Placement & Assessment 3 Credit Hour(s)
• FST 1060 - Candidate Physical Abilities Test Prep 3 Credit Hour(s)

• Other FST, FSW or PSM credits count for Technical Elective courses.