Fire Science
The AAS in Fire Science is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment in the fire service field. Students are trained in fire suppression, prevention, and protection techniques. Students are also prepared to react correctly to emergency situations. The Fire Science degree is also intended for individuals currently employed in the fire service field who are seeking additional training. Students already certified as Firefighter II will have courses FSC 132, 134, and 136 waived.
Courses
- CMN 101 — Introduction to Speech I 3 Life or Physical Science 3
- CMN 104 — Interpersonal Communication2
- CSC 100 — Computer Literacy
- EMS 150 — Emergency Medical Technician
- FSC 132 — Basic Firefighter - Module A
- FSC 134 — Basic Firefighter -Module B
- FSC 136 — Basic Firefighter-Module C 3 General Education Requirement 3
- FSC 174 — Hazardous Materials Operations
- FSC 180 — Fire Service and the Law
- FSC 270 — Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I
- FYE 101 — Blazing Your Trail, is a required one-credit hour general education course