One Associate of Applied Science degree which requires 68 credits is available to the student.
The Fire Service Technology program is designed to up-grade the fire fighting skills and knowledge of volunteer and paid fire fighters. In some instances a volunteer fire fighter may use this degree as a means to enter the fire service as a paid professional. The program covers all phases of fire fighting. The intent is to provide fire fighters with the skills needed to save lives and protect property in a safe and efficient manner. Special fees apply to this program.
In order to apply for this program you must currently be employed in the fire fighting profession.
The following courses are required for an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Service Technology:
Technical Coursework
FST 100 Orientation I, II, & III 4 cr FST 101 Ladders I & II 1 cr FST 102 Hose I & II 2 cr FST 103 Fire Streams I & II 2 cr FST 104 Forcible Entry I & II 2 cr FST 105 Ventilation I & II 1 cr FST 106 SCBA I, II, & III 3 cr FST 107 Salvage & Overhaul I & II 1 cr FST 108 First Aid I, II, & III 2 cr FST 109 Safety I, II, & III 3 cr FST 110 Water Supplies I & II 2 cr FST 111 Building Construction I & II 2 cr FST 112 Fire Prevention I & II 3 cr FST 113 Hazardous Materials I & II 2 cr FST 114 Rescue I & II 2 cr FST 115 Fire Cause Determination 2 cr FST 116 Fire Ground Management 2 cr FST 117 Practicum 10 cr Technical Support Coursework FST 118 Fundamentals of Fire Math I & II 2 cr FST 119 Fundamentals of Fire Chemistry I & II 4 cr FST 120 Fundamentals of Fire Physics I & II 4 cr*Consult the School of Applied Technology for specific offeringsGeneral Education Requirements*
English Composition 3 cr Communications 3 cr Intro to Social Psychology 3 cr Local Government/Inter. Govt. Relations 3 cr TOTAL: 68 cr