Associate in Science Degree

Fire Science Program – Fire Science Option

Overview

This program offers the technical and educational requirements to assist in the development of knowledge required to succeed in the fire protection field. This program is centered on municipal fire protection. Aspects of fire protection in the private sector are also presented.

Students who place into developmental math and/or English should begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

First Semester Credits
ENL101 M 3
CHM106 (or)
CHM109
 
Survey of Chemistry (or)
Chemistry for the Health Sciences I

CHM106 Survey of Chemistry

Presents the fundamentals of chemistry that are integral to an understanding of physical and biological processes. Emphasis is placed on the relationships between these processes and contemporary environmental topics. For non-science majors. (3 class hours/2 laboratory hours)

Prerequisite: (MAT020 or MAT025), ENL020, and ENL050 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring

Note: Satisfies a Natural or Physical Science general education requirement.

CHM109 Chemistry for the Health Sciences I

An introductory course for students in various health-related programs. Emphasis is placed on practical aspects of inorganic chemistry. Some organic chemistry is introduced. (3 class hours/2 laboratory hours)

Prerequisite: (MAT030 or MAT035), ENL020, and ENL050 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Natural or Physical Science general education requirement.

4
FSC150 M 3
FSC151   3
   
Fire Science Elective
  • EMS101 Emergency Medical Technician: EMT
  • EMS201 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic I
  • EMS202 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic II
  • FSC105 Hazardous Materials
  • FSC107 Hydraulics for the Fire Service
  • FSC108 Fire Investigation and Evidence
  • FSC109 Fire Department Management and Planning
  • FSC110 Fire Codes and Ordinances
  • FSC130 Shipboard Firefighting
  • FSC120 Introduction to Incident Management
  • FSC200 Special Topics in Fire Science
3
Second Semester Credits
  M Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (or)
Natural or Physical Science
3/4
FSC114   3
FSC152   3
   
Fire Science Elective
  • EMS101 Emergency Medical Technician: EMT
  • EMS201 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic I
  • EMS202 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic II
  • FSC105 Hazardous Materials
  • FSC107 Hydraulics for the Fire Service
  • FSC108 Fire Investigation and Evidence
  • FSC109 Fire Department Management and Planning
  • FSC110 Fire Codes and Ordinances
  • FSC130 Shipboard Firefighting
  • FSC120 Introduction to Incident Management
  • FSC200 Special Topics in Fire Science
3
ENL102 (or)
COM103
 
English Composition II (or)
Human Communication

ENL102 English Composition II

A continuation of ENL101, this course is required of all Associate in Arts students and a prerequisite to all upper level English courses. It focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing about literature and is designed to help students refine writing skills developed in ENL101.

Prerequisite: A grade of "C-" or higher in ENL101

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies either an English Composition/Writing or Humanities and Fine Arts general education requirement.

COM103 Human Communication

This course fosters and improves competence in intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and public communication situations. Students demonstrate skills necessary to communicate effectively through exercises and presentations that reflect practical, real-world situations. The purpose of the course is to improve the student's skill in communication by providing relevant knowledge and opportunity to apply that knowledge.

Prerequisite: ENL010 or ESL102 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Humanities and Fine Arts general education requirement.

3
Third Semester Credits
FSC153   3
FSC155   3
   
Fire Science Elective
  • EMS101 Emergency Medical Technician: EMT
  • EMS201 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic I
  • EMS202 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic II
  • FSC105 Hazardous Materials
  • FSC107 Hydraulics for the Fire Service
  • FSC108 Fire Investigation and Evidence
  • FSC109 Fire Department Management and Planning
  • FSC110 Fire Codes and Ordinances
  • FSC130 Shipboard Firefighting
  • FSC120 Introduction to Incident Management
  • FSC200 Special Topics in Fire Science
3
    Elective 3
PSY101 (or)
SOC106
 
General Psychology (or)
Principles of Sociology

PSY101 General Psychology

Introduction to the major concepts and principles underlying human behavior and mental processes. Topics include personality theory, development, learning and thought, brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, stress and physical health, abnormal psychology, psychotherapy, and social psychology.

Prerequisite: ENL020 and ENL050 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.

SOC106 Principles of Sociology

An introduction to basic social concepts, theoretical perspectives and research methods. Topics include societies, cultures, social organization, social inequalities, social institutions, group behavior and the impact of globalization, population growth, and new technologies upon individuals and societies.

Prerequisite: ENL020 and ENL050 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.

3
Fourth Semester Credits
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
FSC154   3
FSC103   3
   
Fire Science Elective
  • EMS101 Emergency Medical Technician: EMT
  • EMS201 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic I
  • EMS202 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic II
  • FSC105 Hazardous Materials
  • FSC107 Hydraulics for the Fire Service
  • FSC108 Fire Investigation and Evidence
  • FSC109 Fire Department Management and Planning
  • FSC110 Fire Codes and Ordinances
  • FSC130 Shipboard Firefighting
  • FSC120 Introduction to Incident Management
  • FSC200 Special Topics in Fire Science
3
   
Fire Science Elective
  • EMS101 Emergency Medical Technician: EMT
  • EMS201 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic I
  • EMS202 Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program: Paramedic II
  • FSC105 Hazardous Materials
  • FSC107 Hydraulics for the Fire Service
  • FSC108 Fire Investigation and Evidence
  • FSC109 Fire Department Management and Planning
  • FSC110 Fire Codes and Ordinances
  • FSC130 Shipboard Firefighting
  • FSC120 Introduction to Incident Management
  • FSC200 Special Topics in Fire Science
3
Total Credits 61/62

M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.

Career Outlook

Students who plan a career in firefighting or fire safety technology should select this program which is based on the premise that in-service personnel need to study technical improvement and that new recruits must be better qualified to enter fire and safety careers. The coursework in the Fire Science program may be helpful in succeeding in the entrance and promotional exams for the fire service. A sound foundation is provided for continuing into a four-year fire degree program.

Applicants for the Fire Science Program must be able to meet the physical demands and satisfy the behavioral capabilities as outlined in the Program’s Technical Standards.

This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Fire Science program, students are able to: