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This Degree is for those students seeking positions as fire protection and prevention specialists, municipal public safety officers, arson investigators, industrial safety inspectors, or fire insurance and fire suppression system sales persons. This degree is also intended for those who seek advancement within their careers in the fire service.
Graduates will be able to:
General Education:
In addition to the program-specific outcomes listed above, students completing the Associate degree programs are required to demonstrate proficiency in the General Education learning outcomes. Specific outcomes may vary by program; please refer to the program requirements below.
A. Depending upon a student's placement or for transfer purposes, this program may have pre-requisite(s). See a pathway coordinator or student development specialist for advisement.
B. This degree may also be completed online. Students may take some or all of their courses online.
C. CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING: Students may be awarded academic credit for prior educational experiences. Please consult with the Program Coordinator for further information.
D. FS 207, Emergency Medical Technician, is recommended for students pursuing a career as a professional firefighter.
E. It is recommended that students enroll in their first WI course upon completion of EN 101.
This course provides the knowledge necessary to function as a fluent computer user in today’s technological society. Topics include computer terminology, computer hardware and software
capabilities, what makes a computer powerful, the societal impact of computers, ergonomics, ethical computing behavior, information privacy, and computer security. Students complete projects encompassing Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), as well as an 0information literacy project focusing on effective use of the Web. Students with no computing experience are encouraged to complete a computing keyboarding course (CIS 103) before taking this course.
Fall, Spring, Summer
The College Success Course (COL103) is a required college-level course that all students should take during the first semester they enroll at the college. The course prepares students for college life by offering crucial information and skills necessary for success in college, including time management, note taking, critical thinking, financial literacy and information literacy. Students also explore academic and career goals. Finally, students become familiar with the full range of academic programs offered at the College as well as the institution’s regulations, policies and procedures.
Fall, Spring
This course focuses on the stages of the writing process and includes a formal research paper. A variety of writing and reading assignments are designed to develop analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- General Education Course
College Level or with applicable co-requisite
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; and life safety initiatives.
DE 020 - Academic English II
DE 025 - Advanced Studies in Academic English
OR
ENW 040 - Advanced Academic ELS Writing I
Fall, Spring
This course covers the study and application of the concepts of symbolic logic, sets, and finite and infinite mathematical systems.
MA 022 - Mathematics Fundamentals for Liberal Arts
OR
MA 025 - Accelerated Algebra
OR
MA 025A - Algebra A
OR
MA 025B - Algebra B
OR
Test Placement
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course develops student prose by utilizing the writing process (drafting, revising and editing). Students are required to complete a process portfolio that includes 3-5 typed, revised, and edited MLA papers, reflective and low-stakes writing assignments, and at least one paper that demonstrates proper research techniques. All writing assignments must demonstrate and develop the writing process, critical thinking, and writing skills. Throughout the term, a variety of reading assignments and topics are introduced to develop interpretive and argumentative skills, while developing a critical understanding of well-crafted, professional prose.
- General Education Course
EN 101 - Composition I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course prepares students for effective public speaking presentations. Students research, organize, write, and deliver a variety of speeches designed to inform, persuade, motivate, and entertain in diverse public settings.
Supportive lab services are available to support students for the mastery of the art of public speaking. The lab will provide opportunity for engagement, one-on-one coaching, mentoring and tutoring that will foster innovations in speaking publically, professionally and personally. Materials used inthe lab will be comprised of the OER textbook and supplemental materials found on the Libguides.
College Level or with applicable co-requisite
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
This course provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents.
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Offered periodically
This course studies the nature of public and private fire protection with emphasis placed on analysis of systems of fire detection, fire alarm, fire communications, water distribution networks, fire service, hydraulics, and fire suppression.
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Offered periodically
This course is a study of the basic concepts in social interaction, analyzing aspects of the immediate culture, defining and evaluating the individual behavior in inter-group relations, social organization and processes, and elements of social control and deviance in a changing society.
- General Education Course
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
SC 109 highly recommended
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.
Fall, Spring
This course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency services, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Offered periodically
This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, pre-planning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Offered periodically
This course follows an historical approach to the evolution of racism, the identification of racism, and a study of power and control in America’s major institutions.
- General Education Course
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
MA 101 - College Mathematics I
Fall, Spring
This course is a comprehensive review of the current problems affecting the fire service with particular emphasis placed on resource allocation, planning, and fiscal constraints. The Capstone Experience requires the student to author and present a scholarly research paper on a topic covered in this course.
A minimum of 40 credit hours must be successfully completed from the Fire Science Technology Program prior to enrolling in this course.
Offered periodically
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency
services.
Fall, Spring
Course Code : FS 101
Course Description :
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; and life safety initiatives.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : FS 102
Course Description :
This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use and application of fire codes and standards, plans review, fire inspections, fire and life safety education, and fire investigation.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : FS 103
Course Description :
This course provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 106
Course Description :
This course studies the nature of public and private fire protection with emphasis placed on analysis of systems of fire detection, fire alarm, fire communications, water distribution networks, fire service, hydraulics, and fire suppression.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 107
Course Description :
This course covers the principles of care, maintenance, and operation of fire apparatus and pumps. These principles include pump construction and accessories, pumping techniques, power development, and transmission. Also included are driving, troubleshooting, and producing effective fire streams.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 115
Course Description :
This course provides training for dispatchers and call-takers in order to effectively direct and manage emergency medical resources. Course focuses on the Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) as the first responder in obtaining information from callers, selecting the proper response protocol, dispatching resources, and providing medical instructions by telephone.
Cross-listed as CJ 115 Emergency Medical Dispatch.
Prerequisites :
CJ 114 - Public Safety Telecommunications
FS 114 - Public Safety Telecommunications
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 201
Course Description :
This course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency services, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 202
Course Description :
This course comprehensively studies the physical, chemical, and toxicological characteristics of hazardous materials. It includes the basic methods of recognition and identification based upon the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials; basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types of protective clothing and equipment; and basic tactical information relating to scene management.
Cross-listed asHLS 202 Hazardous Materials.
Prerequisites :
CJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
OR
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
OR
HLS 104 - Introduction to Homeland Security
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 204
Course Description :
This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, pre-planning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 205
Course Description :
This in-depth course defines successful methods for conducting fire investigations. Specific topics include basic chemistry of fire, point of origin, fire cause (both accidental and incendiary), motivation of the fire setter, fire scene investigations, evidence collection, photography, follow-up investigation, and court testimony.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 206
Course Description :
This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
MA 101 - College Mathematics I
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : FS 210
Course Description :
This course is a comprehensive review of the current problems affecting the fire service with particular emphasis placed on resource allocation, planning, and fiscal constraints. The Capstone Experience requires the student to author and present a scholarly research paper on a topic covered in this course.
Prerequisites :
A minimum of 40 credit hours must be successfully completed from the Fire Science Technology Program prior to enrolling in this course.
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 101
Course Description :
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; and life safety initiatives.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : FS 102
Course Description :
This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use and application of fire codes and standards, plans review, fire inspections, fire and life safety education, and fire investigation.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : FS 103
Course Description :
This course provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 106
Course Description :
This course studies the nature of public and private fire protection with emphasis placed on analysis of systems of fire detection, fire alarm, fire communications, water distribution networks, fire service, hydraulics, and fire suppression.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 107
Course Description :
This course covers the principles of care, maintenance, and operation of fire apparatus and pumps. These principles include pump construction and accessories, pumping techniques, power development, and transmission. Also included are driving, troubleshooting, and producing effective fire streams.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 115
Course Description :
This course provides training for dispatchers and call-takers in order to effectively direct and manage emergency medical resources. Course focuses on the Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) as the first responder in obtaining information from callers, selecting the proper response protocol, dispatching resources, and providing medical instructions by telephone.
Cross-listed as CJ 115 Emergency Medical Dispatch.
Prerequisites :
CJ 114 - Public Safety Telecommunications
FS 114 - Public Safety Telecommunications
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 201
Course Description :
This course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency services, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 202
Course Description :
This course comprehensively studies the physical, chemical, and toxicological characteristics of hazardous materials. It includes the basic methods of recognition and identification based upon the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials; basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types of protective clothing and equipment; and basic tactical information relating to scene management.
Cross-listed asHLS 202 Hazardous Materials.
Prerequisites :
CJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
OR
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
OR
HLS 104 - Introduction to Homeland Security
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 204
Course Description :
This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, pre-planning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 205
Course Description :
This in-depth course defines successful methods for conducting fire investigations. Specific topics include basic chemistry of fire, point of origin, fire cause (both accidental and incendiary), motivation of the fire setter, fire scene investigations, evidence collection, photography, follow-up investigation, and court testimony.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : FS 206
Course Description :
This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.
Prerequisites :
FS 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
MA 101 - College Mathematics I
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : FS 210
Course Description :
This course is a comprehensive review of the current problems affecting the fire service with particular emphasis placed on resource allocation, planning, and fiscal constraints. The Capstone Experience requires the student to author and present a scholarly research paper on a topic covered in this course.
Prerequisites :
A minimum of 40 credit hours must be successfully completed from the Fire Science Technology Program prior to enrolling in this course.
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
