Fire Science
4 Semesters
Department:
Fire Science
Program Level:
Associate of Science Degree
Fire Science Associate of Science
The Fire Science Associate of Science program prepares students for a career in fire prevention and protection. Graduates will be eligible for employment in entry-level positions including, but not limited to, firefighter, fire officer, fire investigator, and Emergency Medical Technician.
| Required Courses - Major: | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| FSC111 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 | |
| FSC112 | Fire Behavior & Combustion | 3 | |
| FSC113 | Fire Protection Equipment & Systems | 3 | |
| FSC114 | Building Construction for Fire Safety | 3 | |
| FSC115 | Hazardous Materials Response for Public Safety | 3 | |
| HLH135* | Emergency Medical Technician I | 0-7 | |
| Plus 9 additional units selected from the following: | |||
| FSC50 | Training Instructor IA - Cognitive Lesson Delivery | 2.5 | |
| FSC51 | Training Instructor IB - Psychomotor Lesson Delivery | 2.5 | |
| FSC52 | Fire Prevention I - Fire and Life Safety Inspections for the Company Officer | 2.5 | |
| FSC53 | Fire Prevention IB/Code Enforcement | 2 | |
| FSC54 | Fire Management I - Management/Supervision for the Company Officer | 2.5 | |
| FSC59 | Fire Investigation I | 2 | |
| FSC62 | Basic Wildland Firefighting | 2 | |
| FSC65 | Incident Command Systems (ICS) 300 | 1.5 | |
| FSC196 | FSC-Occupational Work Experience Education | 1-8 | |
| Total Major Units | 24-31 | ||
| Total Degree Units | 60 | ||
*Current EMT I license can be substituted for this required course.