Fire Science

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Fire Science Course Descriptions (FIRE)

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Technological advancements and increasing sophistication in fire fighting and prevention have made the role of the professional in this field more complex, requiring advanced preparation. This program is designed for firefighters and persons in related fields such as construction engineering, insurance investigation, and corporate safety.

The program emphasizes fire-fighting techniques, fire prevention, fire protection systems, and customer service. Combining these subjects with advanced hazardous material response, building construction, and hydraulics gives the student a firm foundation in fire protection and prevention.

Upon completion of the associate degree in Fire Science, the graduate will be able to:

Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with supervisors, peers, and the public.
Explain the history and basic principles of the fire service.
Recognize and respond to changing fire conditions and the potential for collapse in structures.
Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of the fire service.
Demonstrate the duties and responsibilities of Incident Command.
Demonstrate necessary proficiencies with extinguishment hydraulics and fire protection systems.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of fire investigation principles.

Fire Science Associate Degree

COURSE	.	CR
Quarter 1	.	.
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
MATH 102	Beginning Algebra I	4
FIRE 117	Firefighter I and II	12
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	19
Quarter 2	.	.
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
CHEM 100	Intro to Chemistry	4
EMS 110	EMT–Basic	9.5
FIRE 156	Building Construction/Collapse: Basic Concepts	4
	or	.
FIRE 200	Construction/Collapse for Experienced FF (See Note 3) 4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	20.5
Quarter 3	.	.
COMM 200	Business Communications	3
LAWE 268	Hazardous Materials	3
SSCI XXX	Social Science 101, 102,104, or 105	5
FIRE 207	Customer Service for the Fire Service	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	14
Quarter 4	.	.
HUM xxx	Humanities 111,112,113,151, 152 or 224	5
FIRE 102	Fire Inspector	3
CIT 101	PC Applications I	3
FIRE XXX	Technical Elective	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	14
Quarter 5	.	.
COMM 105	Speech	3
FIRE 106	Fire Protection Systems	3
FIRE 204	Fire Service Rating System	2
FIRE 209	Fire Fighting Problems	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	11
Quarter 6	.	.
FIRE 104	Fire Investigation Methods	4
FIRE 108	Fire Command I	4
	or	.
FIRE 211	Incident Command for Experienced FF (See Note 3)	4
FIRE XXX	Technical Elective	3
FIRE 205	Fire Service Company Officer	3
FIRE 202	Hazardous Materials: Technician Level	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	18
Quarter 7	.	.
FIRE 109	Fire Command II	3
FIRE 153	Fire Hydraulics	4
FIRE 160	Legal Issues for Public Safety Personnel	3
FIRE 206	Administration of a Fire Department	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	13
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS	.	109.5
Technical Electives:	.	.
FIRE 151	Fire Prevention Codes	4
EMS 295	Public Safety Services Instructor	6
CMGT 121	Building Construction Drawings	3

NOTE 1: Prior to enrolling in any Fire Science courses, student must complete one of the following: FIRE 100 or FIRE 117, or have documented Firefighter I and II certification.

NOTE 2: Students with EMT-Basic, Firefighter I and II, and/or Apprenticeship certification may qualify for other nontraditional credit which may apply toward the degree. Contact the Fire Science Technology Coordinator at fire@cscc.edu for an appointment for Fire Science advising.

NOTE 3: FIRE 200 Construction/Collapse for Experienced Firefighters is not open to students with credit for FIRE 156. FIRE 211 Incident Command for Experienced Firefighters is not open to students with credit for FIRE 108.