Fire Science A.A.S.
Minimum Requirements for Fire Science A.A.S.: 60 credits
Students must earn a C- or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| A.A.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements. | 15 | |
| Fire Science Program Requirements 1 | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| FIRE F101 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRE F105 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE F121 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE F131 | Firefighter I, Series I | 3 |
| FIRE F133 | Firefighter I, Series II | 3 |
| FIRE F135 | Firefighter I, Series III | 3 |
| FIRE F137 | Firefighter I, Series IV | 3 |
| FIRE F206 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE F214 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIRE F220 | Emergency Services Safety, Health and Survival | 3 |
| Program Electives | ||
| Complete 15 credits from the following: | 15 | |
| EMT: Emergency Medical Technician I | ||
| Strategy and Tactics | ||
| Rescue Practices | ||
| Firefighter Internship, Series 1 | ||
| Firefighter Internship, Series 2 | ||
| Firefighter Internship, Series 3 | ||
| Wildland Firefighter I | ||
| Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply | ||
| Fire Administration I | ||
| Firefighter II | ||
| Firefighter Internship, Series 4 | ||
| Firefighter Internship, Series 5 | ||
| Firefighter Internship, Series 6 | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Students completing the A.A.S. in fire science will automatically complete a concentration in municipal fire control.
Note: Program electives must be approved by the student’s advisor.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Possess the skills and basic working knowledge of the diverse aspects of municipal fire, wildland fire, emergency medical services and/or hazardous materials control to become the most attractive candidates for entry-level positions and promotions within emergency services and related fields
- Satisfy employer expectations in communication, critical thinking, computation, human relations, vocational experience, physical fitness and manipulative skills necessary for professionals in emergency services or closely related fields
- Meet expected outcomes in communications, computation and human relations as listed in the core curriculum
