Fire Protection and Safety Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Overview
The AAS degree in Fire Protection and Safety Technology offers a flexible hybrid program for students interested in the fire service or related roles. The fire science field has evolved to provide challenging opportunities focusing on various career interests. Whether you want to be involved in prevention, response, or investigation, students with an AAS degree will have a competitive edge and the skills needed for a successful future in the fire service.
Coursework included in this program are both classroom and laboratory experiences. The program will introduce the student to various aspects of fire protection. In addition, students will learn technical and administrative skills such as hazardous materials, fire protection systems, fire suppression, law, and codes.
Information
Students completing the two-year curriculum receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Protection and Safety Technology. Students with an AAS degree will have a competitive edge and the skills needed for those considering a career in the fire service.
Instruction in the principal fields of Fire Science includes fire suppression, hazardous materials, law, fire prevention, fire safety codes and standards, and advanced firefighting tactics and strategy.
Plan of Study
| Recommended Course Sequence | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | ||
| MATH 1314 - College Algebra | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| BIOL 2301- Anatomy & Physiology I (lecture) | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| BIOL 2101- Anatomy & Physiology I (lab) | Fall, Spring | 1 |
| 7 Hours | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FIRT 1301 - Fundamentals of Fire Protection | Fall | 3 |
| FIRS 1301 - Fire Certification I | Fall | 3 |
| FIRS 1407 - Fire Certification II | Fall | 4 |
| FIRS 1313 - Fire Certification III | Fall | 3 |
| FIRS 1319 - Fire Certification IV | Fall | 3 |
| 16 Hours | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| FIRS 1323 - Fire Certifications V | Spring | 3 |
| FIRS 1329 - Fire Certifications VI | Spring | 3 |
| FIRS 1433 - Fire Certifications VII | Spring | 4 |
| FIRT 1353 - Legal Aspects of Fire Protection | Spring | 3 |
| FIRT 1338 - Fire Protection Systems | Spring | 3 |
| 16 Hours | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| FIRT 1319 - Firefighter Health and Safety | Fall | 3 |
| FIRT 1327 - Building Construction in the Fire Service | Fall | 3 |
| FIRT 1315 - Hazardous Materials I | Fall | 3 |
| FIRT 1333 – Fire Chemistry I | Fall | 3 |
| 12 Hours | ||
| Semester 4 | ||
| SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking | Fall | 3 |
| ENGL 1301- Composition I | Fall | 3 |
| LPC X3XX- Language, Culture and Philosophy/Creative Arts | Fall | 3 |
| 9 Hours | ||
| AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS/PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | ||