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Associate of Applied Science
The Fire Science Technology AAS prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the fields of fire protection and prevention.
The Fire Science Technology AAS prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the fields of fire protection and prevention. Students completing this degree will have a foundation for the fields of fire protection, prevention, or public education through the study of the organization and function of fire prevention, and suppression techniques, fire behavior, combustible materials, extinguishing agents, hazardous and toxic material, fire command and fire management. The student will acquire knowledge in the design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems; fire protection features in building design and construction, wildland fire behavior and firefighting techniques; fire service organization, fire prevention, and theories of fire control. Students who successfully complete this program will exhibit competency in fire safety, building construction, fire administration, hydraulics, and legal issues in the fire service.
Program Outcomes:
The college adheres to an open admission policy which means applications with a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission. Applicants with neither a high school diploma nor GED may be admitted on a conditional basis.
For this program, students will be scheduled to complete a background check and a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning classes. Students who have been convicted of a felony or fail the drug screening are not eligible to participate in this program. Random drug screenings are a condition of continued employment as well as physical examinations
