Fire Science with Fire Academy, AAS

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. Students are expected to take courses in the order described in the model schedule provided in the catalog. The first semester of the Fire Science Program is meant to be completed in its entirety. Each short-term course builds on the previous course.

Program Outcomes/Objectives:

When students complete this program, they will be able to:

1. provide an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through the utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground.
2. demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of the fire service and emergency medical service.
3. apply theoretical knowledge of hydraulic principles to solving water supply problems for fire protection.
4. demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with supervisors, peers and the public.
5. identify hazardous materials, hazardous properties, and successful emergency scene operations.