Fire Science with Fire Academy, AAS

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Program Code: AASFA
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE

The Fire Science Program is designed to impart the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to be successful in, and to increase the professionalization of the fire protection field. This program develops technical competency and prepares the student for managerial and leadership positions in municipal, industrial, and business areas of fire protection, suppression, and prevention.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year

1st Semester - 15 Semester Hours

FA 110 - Introduction to Fire Science 1 credit
FA 120 - Building Construction and Fire Management Issues 2 credits
FA 130 - Rescue Tools and Techniques 2 credits
FA 140 - Water Supply 2 credits
FA 150 - Fire Control, Detection, and Investigation 2 credits
FA 160 - Hazardous Materials and Emergency Medical Care 2 credits
FS 170 - Live Burn Practicum 1 credit
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credits *

2nd Semester - 19 Semester Hours

FS 110 - Philosophy of Fire Protection 2 credits
FS 120 - Fire Prevention Measures 3 credits
FS 130 - Fire Suppression 3 credits
SPC 101 - Speech Communication 3 credits
MTH 102 - Elementary Algebra 5 credits **
PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science 3 credits

Second Year

1st Semester - 15 Semester Hours

FS 140 - Fire Department Administration 3 credits
FS 150 - Psychology of Traumatic Experiences 3 credits
FS 210 - Fire Hydraulics and Water Supply 3 credits
FS 220 - Building Construction 3 credits
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credits

2nd Semester - 16 Semester Hours

FS 230 - Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy 3 credits
FS 240 - Hazardous Materials I 3 credits
FS 250 - Hazardous Materials II 3 credits
FS 260 - Emergency Management 3 credits
CIS 115 - Microcomputer Applications 4 credits

Total Credit Hours/Total Contact Hours = 65/71

* ENG 101T may be substituted.
** or higher. Students must complete a minimum of 65 credits to meet degree requirements.

Note: Fire Academy (FA) courses satisfy Firefighter I & II requirements per Michigan Fire Fighters Training Counsel (MFFTC).