Fire Science Tech. Degree (FST)
Applied Science Degree
This curriculum educates students who seek a career as a firefighter and/or fire administrator. It serves students with no previous experience; those who may be presently employed; those seeking advancement in the fire service; or wanting to transfer to four-year college/university to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration. Students will learn about fire behavior characteristics, how to properly handle hazardous materials incidents, the extinguishment of various types of fires, proper instruction and training of fellow firefighters, leading and managing of fire companies with knowledge in tactical and strategic considerations during emergency incidents, as well as managing various operational aspects and organizations within the fire department.
Program Outcomes:
- Students will be able to explain the basic theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.
- Students will be able to identify and analyze the components of building construction related to fire safety.
- Students will be able to explain basic responsibilities of company officers.
- Students will be able to explain the basic philosophy, organization, and operation of fire prevention programs.
- Student will be able to apply the theory and principles for the use of water in fire suppression activities.
Requirements
First Semester (15 Credits)
General Ed Social Science: PSY 101 recommended
Second Semester (15 Credits)
| FIR 170 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FIR 230 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| | General Ed Social Science | 3 |
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| ENG 102 | Rhetoric II | 3 |
| | Or | |
| SPE 101 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
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| | General Education Humanities | 3 |
General Ed Social Science: SOC 100 recommended
Third Semester (15-16 Credits)
| FIR 240 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| | General Education Science or Math | 3-4 |
| FIR | Elective | 3 |
| FIR | Elective | 3 |
| FIR | Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester (15 Credits)
| FIR 270 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIR | Elective | 3 |
| FIR | Elective | 3 |
| FIR | Elective | 3 |
| FIR | Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 60-61 |
Fir Electives (3 Credits Each)