Fire Science, Associate of Applied Science
Program Outcomes
Analyze and apply measures to resolve problems in areas of fire suppression, fire prevention and EMS.
Recognize the importance of ethics, professionalism and diversity within the fire service.
Communicate effectively in both oral presentations and written fire service reports.
Demonstrate technical, cognitive, and psycho-motor skills necessary to achieve and maintain employment in the fire service.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fire service.
Major Code: 4591A
Pre-Admission Program Requiements
SAFE 110 | Introduction to Emergency Operations | 2 Credits |
SAFE 120 | Introduction to Emergency Vehicle Operations | 1 Credit |
SAFE 130 | Introduction Emergency Radio Communications | 1 Credit |
Total: | 4 |
General Education Requirements
Students may take these courses before or during program. Points awarded for completion of these courses when applying to program. Competitive entry will encourage students to take these courses before they begin Fire Science courses.
COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 Credits |
ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 Credits |
MATH GE | Any Gen. Ed. Math Course | 3 Credits |
PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
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BIOL 227 | Human Anatomy & Physiology 1* | 4 Credits |
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CHEM 100 | Concepts of Chemistry* | 4 Credits |
Total: | 16 |
Program First Semester
Program Second Semester
FIRE 201 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 2 Credits |
FIRE 202 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 2 Credits |
FIRE 203 | Fire Prevention | 2 Credits |
FIRE 204 | Fire Protection Systems | 2 Credits |
FIRE 205 | Fire Fighter Safety and Survival | 2 Credits |
FIRE 206 | Legal Aspects of Emergency Services | 2 Credits |
FIRE 207 | Fire and Emergency Service Administration | 2 Credits |
FIRE 208 | Fire Prevention Organization and Management | 3 Credits |
Total: | 17 |
Program Third Semester
FIRE 140 | Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply | 2 Credits |
FIRE 160 | Extrication Operations | 3 Credits |
FIRE 250 | Fire Science Externship | 4 Credits |
Total: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours Required for this Major: 61