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2142 | Fire Science Technology

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Description of Program:

The A.A.S. Degree in Fire Science Technology provides you with educational classes that prepares you for employment as a fire inspector and investigator, fire science technician, fire officer, fire safety inspector, firefighter, or to provide supplemental training for you if you have been previously or are currently employed in these occupations. This program meets both the State of Florida and FESHE degree models.

Length: Two (2) years (60 credit hours)
PREFIX NUMBER COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
FIRST YEAR
First Term
* ENC 1101 Freshman English 1 (G.E.) 3
  CGS 1100C Introduction to Microcomputers using Windows (G.E.) 3
  FFP 1505 Fire Prevention   3
  FFP 1540 Private Fire Protection I   3
  FFP 2810 Firefighting Tactics and Strategies I   3
        15
Second Term
  SYG 2000 General Sociology (G.E.) 3
  FFP 2720 Company Officer Leadership   3
  FFP 2780 Fire Service Administration   3
  FFP 2120 Building Construction for Fire Protection   3
**   Humanities Elective (G.E.) 3
        16
Summer Term
  SPC 2600 Oral Communications OR   3
        3
SECOND YEAR
First Term
  ENC 1102 Freshman English II (G.E.) 3
  MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I OR (G.E.) 3
     MAC 1105    College Algebra    
  PSY 2012 General Psychology (G.E.) 3
  FFP 2740 Fire Service Course Delivery   3
  FFP 2811 Firefighting Tactics and Strategies II   3
        15
Second Term
  FFP 2770 Ethical and Legal Issues in Firefighting   3
  FFP 2610 Fire Investigation: Origin and Cause   3
  FFP 2111 Fire Chemistry   3
**   Fire Science Elective   3
        12
Fire Science Electives:
  FFP 1301 Fire Hydraulics   3
  FFP 1302 Fire Apparatus and Equipment   3
  FFP 1824 Basic Incident Management   1
  FFP 1825 Intermediate Incident Management   1
  FFP 1832 Emergency Response to Terrorism   1
  FFP 2401 Hazardous Materials Emergency Operations   3
  FFP 2402 Hazardous Materials II   3
  FFP 2423 Hazardous Materials III   2
  FFP 2510 Related Fire Codes and Standards   3
  FFP 2521 Blueprint Reading and Plans Examination   3
  FFP 2541 Private Fire Protection II   3
  FFP 2604 Fire Investigation and Arson Detection   3
  FFP 2606 Post Blast Investigations   3
  FFP 2630 Latent Investigations   3
  FFP 2670 Legal Issues for Investigators   3
  FFP 2706 Public Information Officer   3
  FFP 2741 Fire Service Course Design   3
  MNA 2303 Introduction to Public Personnel Management   3
* It may be necessary to first enroll in a lower level English, math, or reading course depending on college placement test scores.
** It is your responsibility to meet with the department chair or counselor to select the proper course to fulfill this requirement.