2025-2026 Catalog

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2025-2026 Catalog

Fire Sci Structure Academy

Program Description

See list of Department Chairs on the Personnel page.

The Fire Science Technology is an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree designed to meet the needs of fire protection and safety personnel. The program will prepare you for a career in fire science or a related field. Courses are offered through traditional classroom instruction, independent study, and hands on training in conjunction with local fire departments.

Career Information

The Fire Science Technology program prepares students for entry level positions in the fire service industry.

Total Credits: Variable

Basic Fire Science (9 credits)

FST 1002 - Principles/Emergency Services Credit(s): 3
FST 1003 - Fire Behavior & Combustion Credit(s): 3
FST 1009 - Occupational Safety & Health Credit(s): 3

Fire Investigator I (9 credits)

FST 1003 - Fire Behavior & Combustion Credit(s): 3
FST 2005 - Fire Investigation I Credit(s): 3
FST 2052 - Fire Investigation II Credit(s): 3

Firefighter I (12 credits)

FST 1000 - Firefighter I Credit(s): 9
FST 1007 - Hazardous Materials Operations (Level I) Credit(s): 3

Vehicle Extrication (3 credits)

FST 1026 - Vehicle Extrication Awareness Level Credit(s): 1
FST 1027 - Vehicle Extrication Operations Level Credit(s): 2

Fire Officer I (12 credits)

FST 2001 - Instructional Methodology Credit(s): 3
FST 2006 - Fire Co Superv and Leadership Credit(s): 3
FST 2053 - NIMS Credit(s): 3
FST 2055 - Fire Service Management Credit(s): 3

Basic Firefighter - Structural (Fire Academy) (16 credits)

FST 1008 - Firefighter Professional Preparation Credit(s): 1
FST 1000 - Firefighter I Credit(s): 9
FST 1007 - Hazardous Materials Operations (Level I) Credit(s): 3
FST 1060 - Candidate Physical Abilities Test Prep Credit(s): 3

Fire Prevention & Public Education (14 credits)

FST 1006 - Fire Prevention Credit(s): 3
FST 1050 - Introduction to Fire Prevention Education Credit(s): 3
FST 2004 - Principles of Code Enforcement Credit(s): 3
FST 2008 - Fire Plans Review and Acceptance Testing Credit(s): 2
FST 2009 - Fire Protection Systems Credit(s): 3