Fire Science Technology

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This technical certificate program is designed to prepare students in practical firefighting operations and fire service management. The emphasis in the curriculum is on history and theory, used when appropriate, to assist firefighters to cope with current problems in the field.

The program offers training for professional fire service personnel to improve job performance and prepare for upward mobility. It is designed also to provide an avenue for area citizens to receive the training necessary for entry into a fire science career. All major courses meet the National Fire Academy standards.

A student must complete the required major core courses and complete any two guided elective courses to earn the Fire Science Technology Technical Certificate.

For those desiring an associate degree, the Technical Certificate may be used towards completion of the AAS in Fire Science Technology.

Applicants wishing to enter the Technical Certificate program must complete the following process:

Application to the College
Submission of high school transcripts or GED scores, and
Any other requested documents

Summary of Required Hours

Major Core Courses

FST 101* - Principles of Emergency Services Credits: (2)
FST 111* - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: (3)
FST 115* - Fire Prevention Credits: (3)
FST 116* - Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: (3)
FST 121* - Fire Protection Systems Credits: (3)
FST 201* - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: (3)

Total Major Core Hours Credits: 17

Guided Electives Credits: (6)

Two 3-hour FST courses to be chosen from the following:

FST 102* - Hazardous Materials I Credits: (3)
FST 103* - Fire Fighting Strategies and Tactics Credits: (3)
FST 107* - Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services Credits: (3)
FST 109* - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services Credits: (3)
FST 112* - Rescue Awareness Credits: (3)
FST 120* - Spanish for Emergency Responders Credits: (3)
FST 130* - Leadership Development Credits: (3)
FST 202* - Fire Investigation I Credits: (3)
FST 203* - Fire Administration Credits: (3)
FST 208* - Water Enhancing Agents Credits: (3)
FST 209* - Hazardous Materials II Credits: (3)
FST 210* - Public Fire Education Credits: (3)
FST 219* - Hazardous Materials Chemistry Credits: (3)
FST 222* - Fire Investigation II Credits: (3)
FST 231* - NFPA Life Safety Code Credits: (3)

Fire Science Technology

Summary of Required Hours

Major Core Courses

Total Major Core Hours Credits: 17

Guided Electives Credits: (6)

Total Certificate Hours Credits: 23