Program: FIRE.AAS - Associate in Applied Science
This program meets the continuing education needs of professional and volunteer firefighters. It enables firefighters to perform their current duties more effectively and to prepare for greater levels of responsibility within the fire service system.
Graduates of the Program will be able to:
Select one course from MAT-101, MAT-102 or MAT-123.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
Take a 1-credit PED course.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
OR
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
Take a 1-credit PED course.
Contact Name: Michael Ansonoff, acting department chairperson
Contact Phone: 732.548.6000 extension 2592 or 2587
Contact Email: naturalsciences@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/natural-sciences/
Articulation agreements with public and private institutions offer students who earn the A.A.S. degree the opportunity to transfer all of their coursework to the four-year institution. Students in specialized programs, or who earn an A.A.S. degree should discuss the transfer process with an advisor.
Students develop skills and knowledge in protection systems, hydraulics, hazardous materials, building construction and codes, departmental organization, investigation, fire ground strategy and tactics, and fire prevention and inspection.
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or completion of the appropriate course. Students must also have a grade of “C” or better in one year of high school laboratory chemistry.
Fire Science courses are offered exclusively in the evening. Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.