Fire
Science Technology
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Fire
Science Technology
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PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
This program
will provide college level educational opportunities in the areas of fire science,
emergency medical care and hazardous materials. The program is designed with
the Firefighter and Emergency Responder in mind. The curriculum was adopted
for use from the Arkansas Fire Academy in Camden following the guidelines established
by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA). These programs are recognized nationwide and internationally.
Completion of this program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree in
Fire Science Technology.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
High School (or GED Equivalency) Diploma
| Course No. | Class Title | Lec | Lab | SWE | SCH |
| 1st Year - 1st Semester | |||||
| ENGL 1313 | English Composition I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COMP 1123 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH 1333 | College Algebra | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 1003 | Introduction to Fire & Emergency Response | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 1013 | Fire Service Leadership | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| 1st Year - 2nd Semester | |||||
| ENGL 1323 | English Composition II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 1023 | Fire Service Tactics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 1103 | Company Officer I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 2003 | Hazardous Materials - Operations | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 2013 | EMS First Responder | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | 2 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Course No. | Class Title | Lec | Lab | SWE | SCH |
| 2nd Year - 1st Semester | |||||
| TECH 2011 | Portfolio Development (optional)* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Behavioral/Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Technical Specialty Electives | 12 | ||||
| 15 | |||||
| 2nd Year - 2nd Semester | |||||
| Technical Specialty Electives | 15 | ||||
| 15 | |||||
| COMPLETION AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree | 60 | ||||
| Note: Students may receive a maximum of fifteen (15) hours through Portfolio Development/Experiential Learning review for training previously received through formal fire training at other locations. | |||||
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Approved
Technical Specialty Electives for Fire Science Technology
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| Course No. | Class Title | Lec | Lab | SWE | SCH |
| TECHNICAL SPECIALTY ELECTIVES | |||||
| ELEC 1113 | AC-DC Fundamentals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| EMER 1007 | Emergency Medical Technology Basic | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| FIRE 1033 | Public Fire Education and Prevention | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 1113 | Safety Officer | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 1123 | Firefighter I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 1133 | Firefighter II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 1203 | Building Construction | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 1213 | Fire Service Rescue | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 1223 | Firefighter Standards | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 2033 | Company Officer II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 2103 | Fire Instructor Methodology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 2113 | Fire Inspection Principles | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 2123 | Advance Pump Operations | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| FIRE 2124 | Fire/Arson Investigation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| FIRE 2133 | Firefighter Safety | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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