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Oct 09, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Fire Science Technology (AAS)
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Health Services
(Limited-Entry Program)
Intended Program Outcomes:
This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. degree in Fire Science Technology prepares the student to be effective as a firefighter on an firefighting team in a number of different settings. Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:
- Firefighting knowledge and skills, including general knowledge of emergency services,
- Demonstrated application of firefighting safety and practices,
- Ability to perform the duties of emergency medical technician,
- Skilled communication (writing, presentation techniques),
- Proficiency in fire behaviors,
- Demonstrated professional skills (problem solving, interpersonal skills, business computing, proposal development),
- Knowledge of fire prevention and crisis intervention,
- Knowledge and skills of apparatus operation,
- Fire and emergency administration and investigation.
Students desiring to transfer to four-year science degree are encouraged to see an advisor for appropriate coursework.
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