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*See General Education Requirements course descriptions. ** Students must test into Math for Healthcare Professionals or enroll in MTH 1213 Math for Healthcare Professionals AND MATH 0001 based on ACT, SAT, or ACCUPLACER scores. Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science The Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science is designed to enable individuals to draw on technical and professional knowledge in making effective decisions concerning fire science. Through technical education the individual acquires specialized knowledge in this field of public service and develops specific competencies for the performance of fire service administrative and supervisory duties. The curriculum includes areas such as the scientific understanding of fire hazards and their control and general courses that prepare one to work with people harmoniously. This program also enables the student to make proper decisions while on and off the emergency scene. Through classroom and laboratory exercises, the student is introduced to various fire service hazards, fire prevention problems, fire suppression problems, hazardous materials, and fire service administrative problems. The student is taught numerous skills which include figuring pump hydraulics, investigating arson scenes, firefighting strategies, instruction of other firefighters, fire inspections, and emergency medical care. A part of the instruction takes place at area fire departments on a flexible schedule using nights and weekends t