Fire Science, AAS (FSCD)

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The Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science is designed to help students advance their careers in the fire service or related fields. The Fire Science program offers students command development and education courses. Students wishing to transfer to four-year institutions will have the academic foundation applicable to various career fields such as Firefighter, Forester and Forestry Technician, Fire Public Education Specialist, Fire Protection Engineer, Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic, Occupational Health and Safety Technician, Fire Safety Director, Construction and Building Inspector, and Arson Investigator. For more information regarding the Fire Science, AAS, see the Fire Science webpage.

Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a “C” or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution.

AAS General Education Credits: 15-18

Special Requirements for the AAS General Education Credits:

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credits: (3)
ENG 136 - Technical/Professional Writing Credits: (3)
Choose one course from the Global Awareness section from the AAS General Education Checklist Credits: (3-4)
Choose any 100-level or above math, or laboratory science course Credits: (3-5)
Choose any 100-level or greater technology course Credits: (3)

Program Requirements: 45

EMS 222 - Emergency Medical Technician Credits: (8)
FSC 105 - Principles of Emergency Services Credits: (3)
FSC 120 - Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: (3)
FSC 133 - Fundamentals of Fire Prevention Credits: (3)
FSC 135 - Fire Apparatus/Hydraulics/Driver Operator Credits: (4)
FSC 150 - Fire Fighter II Academy Credits: (12)
FSC 220 - Occupational Safety and Health for the Fire Service Credits: (3)
FSC 221 - Fire Administration I Credits: (3)
FSC 233 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: (3)
FSC 235 - Fire Strategy and Tactics Credits: (3)

Program Elective Requirements: 3

Choose one of the following courses:

FSC 222 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: (3)
FSC 223 - Legal Aspects of the Fire Service Credits: (3)
FSC 242 - Fire Investigation I Credits: (3)

Total Degree Credits: 63-66

Suggested Pathway

The following pathway provides recommended courses to complete this program, see the Fire Science, AAS Program Matrix . A full list of course options is listed on the program of study. It is important to consult a student services specialist regarding any advising concerns in order to maintain the established program path and/or possible transfer goals.