Program Description

The Fire Science diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a diploma in Fire Science.

Program Requirements

Required Age: 18 High School Diploma or GED required: Yes Minimum Test Scores:

38 Reading 35 English 35 Mathematics N/A Algebra

Curriculum
Credits required for graduation: 91

	Core Courses		Credit Hours
	ENG 101 English		5
	MAT 101 General Mathematics		5
	EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development		3
	EMP 153 Student Success		2

	Occupational Courses		Credit Hours
	SCT 100 Intro to Computers		3
	FSC 101 Introduction to Fire Science		5
	FSC 110 Fire Science Supervision/ Leadership		5
	FSC 121 Fire Fighting Strategy & Tactics		5
	FSC 132 Fire Service Instructor		5
	FSC 141 Hazardous Materials		5
	FSC 151 Fire Prevention & Inspection		5
	FSC 161 Fire Service Safety & Loss Control		5
	FSC 201 Fire Service Management		5
	FSC 210 Fire Service Hydraulics		5
	FSC 220 Fire Protection Systems		5
	FSC 230 Fire Service Building Construction		5
	FSC 241 Incident Command		5
	FSC 260 Fire Service Information Management		5
	FSC 270 Fire Investigation		5
	Elective		3