Fire Science Technology (AAS)

  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.