Fire Science Technology

Associate in Applied Science (Career Program) - 64 Credit Hours

Program Information:
This curriculum offers a broad, balanced program of general education and specialized course work in fire prevention, suppression and loss control to active fire fighters in government or industry (paid or volunteer) who wish to upgrade themselves, as well as students preparing for careers in the fire services, inspections, investigation or fire protection engineering. Students with adequate previous fire service are not eligible for the summer session but may substitute an elective for the internship. To accommodate the majority of students who work during the day, most fire science classes are held in the evening.

Admission to the Program:
Students must complete basic skills placement testing before admission into this program. Students with no previous fire service are required to attend the summer internship session.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
FRSTK 110; SOC 110; ENGL 105 or ENGL 110; Health Elective; Mathematics

Spring Semester 1:
FRSTK 227 or FRSTK 228; COMM 110; Laboratory Science; Approved Fire Science; Electives

Summer Semester 1:
FRSTK 201 or Approved Elective

Fall Semester 2:
FRSTK 114; FRSTK 230; PSY 110; Approved Fire Science; Electives; FRSTK 190

Spring Semester 2:
FRSTK 250; Humanities; Approved Fire Science Electives; Approved Electives

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
ENGL 105	BASIC COMPOSITION
	or
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
PSY 110	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	3
SOC 110	AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY	3
	HUMANITIES *	3
	LABORATORY SCIENCE * *	4
	MATHEMATICS	3 to 5

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
FRSTK 110	INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SCIENCE	3
FRSTK 114	FIREFIGHTING TACTICS AND STRATEGY	3
FRSTK 227	CHEMISTRY OF FLAMMABLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
	or
FRSTK 228	CHEMISTRY OF EXPLOSIVE AND TOXIC MATERIALS	3
FRSTK 230	FIRE SERVICE HYDRAULICS	3
FRSTK 250	FIRE SERVICE MANAGEMENT I	3
FRSTK 190	LEGAL ISSUES IN THE FIRE SERVICE	3
FRSTK 201	INTERNSHIP, FIRE SERVICE
or
	APPROVED ELECTIVE	3

Elective Courses
Course	Name	Credit
	APPROVED ELECTIVES	4 to 6
	HEALTH ELECTIVE * * * *	2 to 3
	APPROVED FIRE SCIENCE ELECTIVES * * *	15

* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree (page 6).

** PHYSC 110 recommended.

*** FRSTK 111, 112, 113, 116, 117, 118, 132, 183, 211, 212, 214, 232, 252, 253, 254; EMT 110, 111,120, 210, 211

**** HLTH 120, 125, or EMT 110.

For Program Information Contact:
Public Services and Community Outreach
(309)690-6863