2010-2011
Truckee Meadows
Community College
School of Sciences:
Fire Science Technology
FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM/UNIT REVIEW SELF STUDY
Fire Science Technology
INTRODUCTION
Fire Science Technology is a member of the School of Sciences within Truckee Meadows Community
College. All of the classes for this program are taught off campus at the Regional Public Safety Training
Center. The training offered by Fire Science Technology is very high hazard training in which the students
are dealing with live fire, climbing of ladders, confined spaces, heights, safety and survival rescue
techniques, and cutting of cars.
Mission Statement
Fire Science department prepares students for entry-level positions and career advancement at regional and
national firefighting agencies through training that adheres to national and state certification standards.
Degrees, Certificates, and/or Non-Credit Courses offered
Currently Fire Science Technology offers three separate Associates of Applied Science degrees and two
certificates of achievement for a variety of firefighting occupations. Appendix B includes catalog
worksheets for each degree and certificate.
Associate of Applied Science Fire Science Degree

Fire Academy Emphasis

Firefighter Wildland Emphasis

Fire Science Technology Emphasis
Certificate of Achievement

Firefighter Volunteer

Fire Science Technology
Fire Science Technology also offers non-credit workshops, ranging in a wide range of topics from Wildland
firefighting to Rescue classes.
Primary Goals and Objectives
TMCC's Fire Science Technology is to prepare skilled firefighters to work in career and volunteer positions
for both municipal/structural and wildland agencies. Through academic degrees and certificates, skillsupgrade courses, and a firefighting academy, the training programs address various levels of student needs:

Emerging workers who are seeking training to begin their first careers as firefighters.

Transitional workers who are moving from one career into firefighting.

Incumbent firefighters who attend classes for skills upgrades, certifications, and
career advancement.
Factors Expected to Affect Future
At present, the biggest factors affecting our future are the state budget as well as the lack of firefighter
hiring within our local agencies. Firefighting equipment is expensive to replace; it will be much harder in
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the near future to fund for equipment repair or purchase if it breaks. Most of the local agencies are on hiring
freezes there are not spots for the students to apply for employment. Fire Science Technology faculty as
well as agency personnel are telling young people, “If you want a career in Fire Service you need to
complete your education, and now is the best time to do that. Once the fire departments begin to hire you
need to make yourself as marketable as possible. Also once you start your career it will be more difficult to
finish your education.”
State, local, and national agencies are beginning to require degrees for advancement within their
departments. If Fire Science Technology is going to keep up with this trend than not only do we need to
work on courses we are offering, but also look for possible articulation agreements with four year colleges
to allow these students the opportunities that will help them the most.
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DEMOGRAPHICS AND ENROLLMENT
General Student Demographics
Age
During the study period, Fire Science Technology consists primarily of students between the ages of 18
and 24, several points higher than the college average. A significant decrease appears to exist in students in
the 35-49 age brackets as compared to the rest of the college and is repeated at the 50+ age category. The
firefighter academy exhibits the same trend with 18-24 comprising the majority of students. As an entry
level program which demands vigorous physical and mental abilities of its students, this statistic is
consistent with the program's mission and the industry findings.
Gender
The gender distribution is reflective of the gender distribution within the industry throughout the
United States. The average female enrollment during the study period has stood consistently near
nine to ten percent. Virtually all female students in the TMCC program are between 18 and 24 years
of age. Females in the older age demographics do not register an interest in pursuing careers as front
line firefighters. Again, these statistics are consistent with other training programs and the industry
findings.
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Ethnicity
The ethnic makeup of the program generally reflects the composition of the region. White students are
predominant. The Hispanic population is the second largest group, but lags behind the college average
and is significantly lower than the county population. The program also lags behind the number of Asian
students enrolled as compared to the college and community. Detailed data found in chart below reveal
that enrollment of Hispanic students has increased in recent years, but the program must make it a priority
to bring this critical statistic in line with the rest of the college and community.
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Student Status
Educational Status
Educational status comparisons between the Fire Science Technology and the college are close to
comparable. A little less than 70% of the students are continuing students. As shown in the chart
below new students and new transfer students tend to be a little higher than the rest of the college.
Enrollment Status
As seen in the chart below the enrollment of Fire Science Technology is predominantly full time.
Reasoning could be attributed to the age of the majority of students enrolled in the program. Fire
Science Technology students statistically are around the age of 18-24 and for the most part are just
coming out of high school. Also this trend could be attributed to the large number of credits the Fire
Academy is worth, currently 22 credits.
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Student Recruitment Activities
Most new students are referrals by local firefighting agencies. Program personnel also participate in career
days at local high schools, as well as college-sponsored events such as Day on the Hill and Spring Open
House. The program also maintains a current web site with information for potential students and hosts
regular facility tours for college and high school students. As part of their Academy training, cadets are
required to perform a community service project. In many instances, those projects will involve promoting
the program at events throughout the community along with this community service project the students
build a relationship with a pen pal throughout the semester. The majority of the pen pal students are
minority children. Program personnel have also staffed information booths and distributed flyers at
professional firefighting conferences held throughout the region, increasing recognition within referring
agencies.
Underserved Student Populations
Informal recruitment efforts by members of the program's faculty have targeted specific ethnic populations,
most notably Native Americans. During the study period, however, no explicit recruitment efforts have been
targeted at specific ethnic groups or women. The program did do some recruitment efforts at the Building
Women career fair as well as a Native American Expo. that was held at Edison last summer. In the future
the program will pursue options, including returning to the annual "Building Women" career fair which
features non-traditional careers. Additional opportunities will be monitored.
Enrollment Patterns
Number of Sections
As shown in the graph below the number of sections has varied from 12-40 sections. Since the fall of 2005
there was a decrease in the number of sections being offered in the fall terms. The department observation
is that this is a reflection of the state economy. In the fall of 2009 was when the layoffs and potential
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layoffs were happening here in the Reno, Sparks area. The spring would bounce back due in part to the
wildland classes we would offer for credit.
Full Time Equivalent Enrollment
As illustrated below, FTE in Fire Sciences has fluctuated significantly during the study period. Most
significantly, the program rose to a high of over 140 FTE in spring 2007, but declined to a low of just
above 60 FTE in fall 2008.
During this study period, the program suffered from significant faculty turnover. Each change in
management also brought changes to procedures, scheduling, and policies; creating confusion
among agencies and prospective students. Much of the enrollment is dependent on the
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coordinator's relationship with regional firefighting agencies and the relationships had to be reestablished with each turnover. Recent staffing changes have established a single coordinator who
will oversee all public safety training programs. It will bring new stability and interaction between
the programs and should help stabilize enrollment patterns. The new coordinator is encouraged by
the advisory committee, to visit with regional local government training chiefs at the Northern
Nevada Fire Chiefs Training Officer Association quarterly meetings. This will bring an increased
emphasis on the program.
Furthermore, the recession resulted in significant budget cuts at all levels of municipal
government. As a result, new firefighting positions evaporated and layoffs created a glut of
experienced firefighters in the market. This development resulted in a decline of enrollment
toward the end of the study period.
FTE also includes the Wildland Firefighting classes during the spring semesters. The Wildland
workshop program was transferred to WDCE in 2005. The transfer resulted in significant
confusion among partner agencies, resulting in volatility in subsequent years. Agencies indicated
that they didn't know which office at TMCC was responsible for the training they required. The
change also caused significant confusion among student advisement. Although the Fire Science
Technology still conducted Wildland classes for credit, students were often advised to enroll in
non-credit offerings at WDCE, regardless of their goals. FTE volatility should decrease now that
the Wildlands program has been relocated to Fire Science and the appointment of a single
coordinator for all Public Safety Training classes.
Retention Rates
Retention in the Fire Science Technology is strong and exceeds the retention rate for the College and
School of Sciences. For this period of study the average retention rate was 81.5%, above both the School
of Sciences 77%, and significantly exceeding the college average of 71%.
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Student to Faculty Ratios
The Student: Faculty ratio (SFR) in Fire Science averages around 16:1, slightly lower than the 19:1 average
reported for both the School of Sciences and the overall college. The program's ratio, however, ranged from
a high of 18:1 in Spring 09 to a low of 13:1 in Fall 08. Although the ratio has fluctuated from semester to
semester during the study period, it continues to trend downward. The declines correspond with turnover
within the department of the full-time instructors/coordinators. Due to the high hazard nature of fire fighter
training, a lower student to faculty ratio is necessary to reduce potential liability for the college. To help
keep this ratio low, Fire Science Technology utilizes fully trained instructional assistants.
.
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Number of Declared Degree/Emphasis Seekers
As shown in the chart below the Associates of Applied Fire Science Technology Degree is the most
sought after degree, which is promoted heavily during recruitment. In talking with different people in the
industry this degree is the most widely accepted degree nationally.
Even though there has been a gradual rise in the Associates of Applied Science Fire Academy degree we
anticipate this degree to take a drastic decline due to one of the most important classes being deleted in
the fall of 2007. This is a direct reflection of the high turnover and having different people with different
philosophies.
Also this chart shows that the Associates of Applied Science Wildland has a low interest in the
community. When you look at the number of degrees declared and the number that are actually
completed during this period of study it shows the lack of interest. Fire Science Technology intends to
delete this degree and allow those interested in Wildland to use those classes for their Emphasis
requirement in an Associates of Applied Science Fire Science Technology degree.
Student Success Rates
The number of graduates in the Associates of Applied Science Fire Science Technology Degree has
increased during this study period. This may be a result of streamlining the degree offerings by this
program. With so many different degrees it was very confusing to the students. Also during this period
of time there was a decline in the number of Associates of Applied Science Academy Degrees. This was
a direct result of two different issues. First and foremost is the recession that the state of Nevada is
experiencing. Many students are not going through the academy due to fire departments budgetary
staffing issues. The second reason was one of the key classes to this degree was deleted at one point
during the constant change in leadership.
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Completions
2010-2011
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Total
Fire Science Technology (AS-FS)
13
8
14
16
31
82
Fire Science Technology (CT-FS)
1
Fire Science Technology, Fire Academy (AS-FA)
17
8
Fire Science Technology, Wildland (AS-FW)
1
2
32
18
Totals
1
13
8
7
53
3
27
24
38
139
Fire Science operates career-based training programs that prepare students and cadets for state and
national certification exams which are required for employment. As a result, most individuals do not
pursue the AAS degrees or certificates offered by Fire Science once they pass the certification exams
and obtain employment. Nonetheless, multiple municipal and county Fire Departments throughout
northern Nevada have implemented new policies encouraging current employees to pursue the
Associates of Applied Science degree by offering salary advancement upon completion of the
degree. There is also a national trend that is requiring degrees for promotions.
Enrollment Development Strategies
Demographic Findings and Strategies
Students in Fire Science Technology tend to be younger than the college population, with its greatest
concentration in the 18-24 age groups; additionally, theses students tend to be predominately white males.
Hispanic, African American, and Native American students are under-represented in the program.
The program must continue to actively recruit from all demographic categories, but must increase its
efforts to diversify the student body with outreach to under-represented groups, especially female and
Hispanic populations.
Student Status Findings and Strategies
The number of continuing students, new transfers, and new students reflects college wide trends.
The program needs to consistently monitor the demand of the working public to make sure we are providing
the classes that are needed as well as the schedule that would work best. This may mean the program needs
to look into creative scheduling to accommodate the unique schedules kept by the industry.
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Enrollment Patterns and Strategies
As mentioned many times previously in this report the enrollment numbers may have a direct reflection
on both the economy and the lack of consistency in the leadership position.
With the implementation of the new Public Safety Coordinator position there have already been some
strategies worked on and implemented. These have included a review of the current academy and ways
to make it more attractive to both the students and the agencies who hire the students. Also there has
been more recruitment done to help spark interest in both the career as a firefighter as well as Fire
Science Technology at TMCC. Along with recruitment work and prerequisite definition, streamlined
degree offerings will decrease the confusion for students. The program is also looking at articulating with
a four year college, like Columbia Southern University, to allow our students to continue on to a
Bachelors degree. We anticipate this will increase our enrollment.
Student Success Rates and Strategies
The number of students declaring degrees has been fluctuating over the past several years mostly due to
the economy. The retention rate has been high compared to the School of Sciences and the College even
with the fluctuation.
Fire Science Technology needs to work diligently to make sure that we offer the proper classes. Also, we
need to work closely with the students to help them continue to graduation. This can be accomplished by
curriculum, outcomes, and program reviews to make sure we are catering to the students need. Another
key component in this process is the advisory board committee. The program needs to work with them to
make sure classes offerings coincide with industry demand.
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CURRICULUM
Degree/Emphasis Assessment Reports
Since 2003 there have been 8 part-time faculty members with leadership roles including the responsibility of
teaching. In the spring of 2008 there was a full-time person that was hired to fill the Commander position in
Fire Science Technology. He served there for two years. With the high amount of turnover, degree
assessments were not done. However in the spring of 2011 all degrees for Fire Science Technology were
evaluated and resubmitted to the CAP committee for approval.
Course Assessment Report Summaries
As stated above assessment reports were not done due to the high turnover. However since the spring of
2010 the Program has been keeping a better eye on the individual courses. As a matter of fact in the fall of
2010 and early spring of 2011 all FS and FT courses were reviewed and sent through the curriculum
committee for updating. This not only updated the outcomes and measures, but we also had a chance to
look at what was being taught.
Assessment Driven Improvements
Due to the lack of assessment over the years our assessment improvements are not obvious. Reviewing both
our curriculum and degrees caused changes to be implemented. For example; some classes have been
deleted due to lack of enrollment over the past few years. Along with that degrees were examined, resulting
in deciding to eliminate some due to lack of interest and to help clear any confusion there might have been.
Evaluating Relevancy of Curriculum
Course Content
At the end of the spring semester 2010 all TMCC departments were tasked with updating their curriculum.
Fire Sciences had every course to go through to accomplish this task. As a result, the department decided to
delete several course offerings. Also some classes were identified as not having enough or any
prerequisites. These issues were addresses and approved at this time.
Degree/Certificate Requirements
Along with the above mentioned process Fire Science Technology also reviewed the degrees and certificates
being offered. At that time we decided to eliminate some emphasis and a certificate. Also we looked at
what the requirements were for these degrees and certificates.
Methods of Instruction
The vast majority of the Fire Science courses are a combination of both lecture and lab. This program is also
delivering some of the more lecture-based classes online.
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Faculty Qualifications
All instructors in Fire Science Technology have to meet state and national qualifications. Each of our
instructors has to meet a minimum of Fire Instructor II, to be able to teach any of the FT or FS classes
according to the State Fire Marshalls office and the National Fire Protection Association. Wildland
instructors meet not only instructor class qualifications but also certain certification and experience levels as
well.
Post Completion Objectives (transfer, job placement, etc.)
Since 2003 there are no official post completion surveys or follow up done, this is due to no assigned fulltime employee in Fire Science Technology. We occasionally hear from the different agencies about
students they have hired. Also we know that the Sparks Fire Department was using our academy as their
hiring academy.
Secondary Student Preparation Efforts
Currently Fire Science Technology does not have any articulation agreements with any local high schools.
Mostly due to the nature of our training and the potential danger, training requires that students be at least
18 years old and possess a high school diploma. Representatives from the program do attend career fairs as
recruitment. They take this time to talk with the students about what they can get done early to help them
toward a degree in Fire Science Technology.
External Review
As many other programs we are primarily subject to advisory board committee review. The FS/FT programs
are also subject to possible review by the State of Nevada Fire Marshal office and the National Wildland
Coordinating Group.
Non-credit Training Offered
In the spring of 2011 Fire Science Technology started offering Wildland Fire workshops for non-credit.
These classes are part of the national curriculum that is developed by the Bureau of Land Management.
These classes were being taught by the Workforce Development Continuing Education department, but on
the recommendation of Fire Science Advisory Board the college relocated them to Fire Science Technology.
These classes are well attended and a big demand from all local fire agencies. There are students that also
attend these classes from out of state fire agencies. Fire Science Technology was approached by smaller
volunteer fire departments requesting some rescue training. We provided this in a workshop format and it
was very successful.
Curriculum Development Strategies
Assessment Findings and Strategies
As mentioned in previous sections Fire Science Technology has not done many assessments in the past
several years. Degree and curriculum updates have found some areas in which we need to develop better
curriculum. One area is to bring the academy into line with the national fire curriculum that is taught for AS
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degrees. We are also beginning the process of working with another college for possible articulation for
transfer to allow the students to continue on with their bachelor’s degree.
External Resource Recommendations and Implementation Plans
The Advisory Board Committee is the primary source of outside review any advice mentioned by them is
taken into consideration. Also as the National Fire Protection Association and National Wildland
Coordinating Group update their standards the Fire Science Technology will update to maintain
compliance.
Anticipated Factors Affecting Curriculum and Strategies
As of now there are two anticipated factors that will affect curriculum, development of new curriculum,
and implementation of the curriculum. The first main factor is the state budget. It will be hard to develop
new curriculum and implement it if the budget continues to dwindle. The department relies heavily on
part-time instructors, and the part dollars tend to the first impacted budget when further cuts are required.
Another factor that will play into this is staffing. It is difficult to develop new curriculum with low
staffing, additionally implementation and maintenance becomes an overwhelming task. As the industry
demands more quantity of classes and better quality Fire Science Technology, at this time, will have to
depend on more part-time faculty.
One of the ways that the program can improve, yet still maintain what is currently taught, is to move to
the national curriculum that was developed by FEMA for Associates of Applied Science degrees in fire
science. This model curriculum, known as the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project, is
developed to meet the various national standards for fire service professional qualifications. Many of the
courses we currently teach meet this program. It would be a matter of matching our curriculum with what
they require. This would allow us to work on the curriculum while maintaining the current level of full
time staff.
The college also may seek IFSAC, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress recognition as a fire
service degree granting institution. Students gaining their fire fighter or hazardous materials professional
qualifications gain IFSAC recognized professional certifications from the Nevada State Fire Marshal/Fire
Service Standards and Training Committee. These certifications are recognized in 47 states and many
foreign countries, allowing our training to travel to other service areas. IFSAC accreditation will provide
the same mobility. It would add a high recognition for our program.
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RESOURCES
Faculty and Staff
Required Faculty Credentials
Fire Science Technology faculty are required to fit the National Fire Protection Association, National
Wildland Coordinating Group, and the State Fire Marshal-Fire Service Standards and Training
Committee regulations when it comes to instructor qualifications. Each of these has different standards as
to who is qualified to teach which class and at what level. To help maintain compliance with these
regulations the adjunct faculties certifications are on file at with the administration of the program. Along
with this there is a copy of the regulations in the Public Safety Coordinators office.
Full-Time to Part-Time Faculty Ratio
As mentioned previously in this report there had not been a regular full-time faculty member in this
program since the spring of 2003. Now there has been a full-time faculty member in the coordinator
position since the spring of 2008. All of other employees in this program are adjunct faculty. As seen in
this chart fall 2007 had a major spike in fulltime faculty as there was a firefighter assigned to our school
full time, in December he was resigned due to a medical issue.
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Required Classified Credentials
No specialized credentials are required for classified staff.
Classified FTE
There is currently one Administrative Assistant III position that is assigned to support Fire Science Technology.
This position provides full clerical support for this program. This includes but is not limited to class schedules,
room scheduling, term builds in Luemens, faculty support, part-time faculty documentation, ect. This position is
shared between the EMS, Police Academy, and the Wildland workshop classes.
Facilities
Fire Science courses are provided at the RPSTC, a state-of- the art facility, which is also utilized by other
public service agencies in Washoe County. Classroom and clinical laboratory spaces are adequate. This
facility allows the department to bring the students out of the classroom for lab time and put them into a
controlled real-world environment.
Room
102 A/B
104 A/B
103/105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
Capacity
30-60
30-60
80-159
3
30
30
30
30
30
30
Description
General Classroom
General Classroom
General Classroom Auditorium
Driving Simulator
Dedicated Police Academy Room
General Classroom
Dedicated Fire Academy Room
General Classroom
Mat Room
General Classroom
Room
213
214
215
216
217
218
Capacity
30
30
30
30
12
30
Description
Dedicated EMS Classroom
General Classroom
Computer Lab
Dedicated Classroom
Boardroom/Resource Room
General Classroom
Fire Science Technology is not provided a capital equipment or maintenance budget, consequently upkeep
and maintenance, and any new acquisition is dependent upon agency donations, grants, or unused lab funds.
For example, the City of Reno recently donated a used fire engine. While the donation is welcome, it still
required a substantial outlay for repairs to make it ready for use. Another example; North Lyon Fire
Protection District also sold the department a fire engine for the cost of two student’s tuition for paramedic
school. Fire Science Technology makes significant maintenance purchases on engine(s) and other
equipment to run simulated calls in an environment that is much like the industry standard to meet the
national and state requirements for final evaluation and examination.
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Technology
Fire Science Technology is fortunate to have a training facility that is state of the art. All classrooms that
are utilized are smart rooms, the burn tower is fully automated, and there are many other props that other
training programs do not have. The biggest issue that we have is keeping our students equipment up to date
with the technology. This causes issues with them learning on out of date equipment that could potentially
put them in harm’s way.
Funding Sources
Fire Science Technology relies heavily on funding from the Perkins grant. For the past 5 years this grant
has supplied a classified position that has been helping maintain the equipment as well as work on the
maintenance of some of the vehicles when they break down. We have also relied heavily on donations from
other area fire departments to help us with the acquisition of the more costly items, which have dwindled in
the current economy.
Resource Development Strategies
Staffing Issues and Strategies
Currently there are no full-time instructors for Fire Science Technology. Relying on adjunct faculty can at
times cause inconsistency problems with instruction. At times there seems to be a sense of “lack of
leadership”. Since the spring of 2010, when there was a Public Safety Coordinator appointed this feeling
has diminished. In the near future it would be desirable for Fire Science Technology to hire a full-time
instructor to help with the work load as well as bring consistency to the classroom.
Facilities and Desired Capital Improvements
Over the past two years Fire Science Technology has benefited from the generosity of the local agencies.
We have acquired two used fire engines, one from the Reno Fire Department and the other one from the
North Lyon County Fire Protection District. Both of these have brought our fleet close to the 21st century
however; some of the technology is already out dated.
Also we have an air trailer that is barely working. This is one of the most important pieces of equipment as
we cannot teach the fire science students how to perform an interior attack without the proper air to breath.
This puts our students at a great health risk. Along with the air trailer, the air packs that the students use to
breath is out of date. Our newest pack was purchased in 2006. The technology and safety features that have
been integrated into the newer packs puts ours out of date. It is important that the students be familiar with
what they are required to use in the field.
There is also a large demand on fire hose and other equipment. Again the agencies around us are very
generous with donations, however the issue is that when we receive donations, the hose is already worn and
in some cases has been well used. When hoses fail during class, this causes frustration on the part of the
instructor and the students. Most importantly this causes a potential safety hazard for all involved.
One of our biggest issues has to do with facilities. After being able to see another community college and
the training facilities that they have we are very fortunate. TMCC has a great partnership with the Regional
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Public Safety Training Center, this gives our students access to a fantastic facility. Where the Fire Science
Technology is lacking is in storage for large equipment. Currently the building we are renting is extremely
small and difficult to access in a timely manner. Also there is no running water and no restroom facilities
for those who are working there. Ideally, having a building located at the RTC is desirable; however with
the agreements in place it may not be possible. Having a big building as close as possible to the RTC would
be acceptable. This building would allow storage of all equipment out of the weather and repair as
necessary.
Funding Allocations and Development Strategies
With the current state budget situation it is increasingly necessary for the Fire Science Technology to
seek outside funding. High cost of replacement and repair for equipment the programs are in need
of creative funding.
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APPENDIX A.
Dean’s Analysis of Funding Resources
School of Sciences - Fire
Science
Fund
Agency
ORG
Description
OBJ
Fire Science,
Acting Director David LeBaron
EXPENSE/BALANCE
Last yr - FY 10
Current - FY 11
State Operating
7104
708
HL17
Operating
708
HL20
708
703
17
20
30
$
$
$
19,000.00
600.00
14,668.00
$
$
$
19,000.00
600.00
14,668.00
FIRE SCIENCE
$
-
$
-
HL33
TURN OUT RENTAL
$
-
$
-
CF02
Perkins - Fire Science
$
63,669.49
Lab
7266
Special Fees
7268
Grants
7333
$
247.94
Non-credit training
Donations
Other
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APPENDIX B.
Degree and Certificate Worksheets
The degree and certificate worksheets are suggested course sequences.
Fire Science Technology Degree
Associate of Applied Science
For additional degrees and certificates, see the fire academy, volunteer firefighter and wildland firefighter emphasis
worksheets.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the ‘Diversity’ section of the general education description of this college catalog for a list of approved courses.
Designated diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general education or major requirements.
Communications 3 credits
English 3 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Science 6 credits
Recommended: chemistry
Social Science/Humanities 3 credits
U. S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 24 Credits
Core Requirements
FS 241 Fire Company Organization Management……..........3
FT 101 Introduction to Fire Protection.................................. 3
FT 125 Build Construction I....................................................3
FT 131 Hazardous Materials..................................................3
FT 243 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy...............................3
Total Core Requirements 15 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
12 additional credits required. Choose from the following or other FS courses listed in the catalog.
FS 285 Selected Topics in Fire Science……...................0.5-6
FT 110 Basic Wildland Firefighting…….................................3
FT 121 Fire Prevention I........................................................3
FT 122 Codes/Ordinances I……............................................3
FT 150 Apparatus and Equipment……..................................3
FT 151 Fire Service Hydraulics I…….....................................3
FT 291 Fire Administration.....................................................3
Total Emphasis Requirements 12 Credits
Total Elective Requirements 9 Credits
Recommended: EMS 108 for six credits
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Total Degree Requirements 60 Credits
Firefighter Academy Emphasis
Associate of Applied Science Fire Science Technology Degree
For additional degrees and certificates, see the fire science technology, volunteer firefighter and wildland firefighter
emphasis worksheets.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the ‘Diversity’ section of the general education description of this college catalog for a list of approved courses.
Designated diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general education or major requirements.
Communications 3 credits
English 3 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Science 6 credits
Required: chemistry
Social Science/Humanities 3 credits
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 24 Credits
Core Requirements
EMS 108 Emergency Medical Technician I Basic Training.......7
FT 101 Introduction to Fire Protection.......................................3
FT 106 Firefighter I Academy..................................................12
FT 206 Firefighter II Academy.................................................10
FT 260 Firefighter Rescue/Haz Mat Academy.........................10
Total Core Requirements 42 Credits
Elective Requirements
None required.
FS 150 Physical Fitness and Nutrition for the Fire Service.......3
Needed for the NFPA certification.
Total Elective Requirements 0-3 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 66-69 Credits
School of Sciences
2010-2011
Firefighter, Wildland Emphasis
Associate of Applied Science Fire Science Technology Degree
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the ‘Diversity’ section of the general education description of this college catalog for a list of approved courses.
Designated diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general education or major requirements.
Communications 3 credits
English 3 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Science 6 credits
Social Science/Humanities 3 credits
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 24 Credits
Core Requirements
FS 114 Incident Command System........................................1
FT 101 Introduction to Fire Protection....................................3
FT 110 Basic Wildland Firefighting.........................................3
FT 113 Basic Air Ops, S-270..................................................1
FT 131 Hazardous Materials...................................................3
FT 146 Wildland Tactics and Strategies I...............................3
FT 212 Fire and Ecology.........................................................3
Total Core Requirements 17 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
EMS 113 EMS First Responder..............................................4
FT 111 Portable Pumps, S-211...............................................1
FT 112 Power Saws, S-212.....................................................1
FT 115 Crew Boss, S-230.......................................................1
FT 116 Engine Boss, S-230....................................................1
FT 117 Dozer Boss, S-232......................................................1
FT 118 Firing Methods, S-234.................................................1
WF 205 Fire Operations in the Urban Interface......................3
Contact department for alternative course options.
WF 244 Field Observer...........................................................2
WF 260 Fire Business Management Principles......................1
Contact department for alternative course options.
Total Emphasis Requirements 16 Credits
Elective Requirements
Approved Elective...............................................3
Total Elective Requirements 3 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 60 Credits
Truckee Meadows Community College | Appendix
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Fire Science Technology
Certificate of Achievement
For additional degrees and certificates, see the fire academy, volunteer firefighter and wildland firefighter emphasis
worksheets.
General Education Requirements
EMS 108 Emergency Medical Technician I Basic Training is strongly recommended in addition to the other
requirements.
Communications 3 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Recommended: MGT 212
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 9 Credits
Core Requirements
FS 241 Fire Company Organization Management...........3
FT 101 Introduction to Fire Protection...............................3
FT 125 Build Construction I...............................................3
FT 131 Hazardous Materials.............................................3
FT 243 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy...........................3
Total Core Requirements 15 Credits
Elective Requirements
Six additional credits required. Choose from the following or other FS courses listed in the catalog.
FS 285 Selected Topics in Fire Science......................0.5-6
FT 110 Basic Wildland Firefighting.....................................3
FT 121 Fire Prevention I.....................................................3
FT 122 Codes/Ordinances I................................................3
FT 150 Apparatus and Equipment......................................3
FT 151 Fire Service Hydraulics I.........................................3
FT 291 Fire Administration .................................................3
Total Elective Requirements 6 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements 30 Credits
Fire science students without prior fire service experience must take FT 101 Introduction to Fire Protection
before entering the fire academy.
The curriculum follows National Wildland Cooperation Group standards.
School of Sciences
2010-2011
Firefighter, Volunteer
Certificate of Achievement Fire Science Technology
For additional degrees and certificates, see the fire academy, fire science technology and wildland firefighter emphasis
worksheets.
General Education Requirements
Communications 3 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Science 3 credits
Recommended: chemistry
Total General Education Requirements 12 Credits
Core Requirements
FT 102 Entry Level Firefighter....................................................3
FT 103 Basic Firefighter.............................................................3
FT 104 Nevada Firefighter I.......................................................3
FT 291 Fire Administration ........................................................3
Total Core Requirements 12 Credits
Elective Requirements
Nine credits required from the following:
EMS 108 Emergency Medical Technician I Basic Training.......6
EMS 113 EMS First Responder.................................................4
FS 114 Incident Command System...........................................1
FS 230 Fire Streams and Firefighting Foams............................3
FT 110 Basic Wildland Firefighting............................................3
FT 125 Build Construction I........................................................3
FT 131 Hazardous Materials .....................................................3
FT 150 Apparatus and Equipment.............................................3
FT 151 Fire Service Hydraulics I................................................3
FT 160 Rescue Awareness........................................................3
FT 243 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy...................................3
Total Elective Requirements 9 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements 33 Credits
The volunteer can easily apply this education toward fire academy and NFPA certification.
Truckee Meadows Community College | Appendix
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APPENDIX C.
Institutional Research Data : see attached documents.
Program Unit Review 2010 - 2011
Fire Science Technology
Student Demographics - Declared Majors
DECLARED MAJORS
AAS Fire Science Technology (AS-FS)
AAS Firefighter Academy (AS-FA)
AAS Firefighter, Wildland (AS-FW)
CT Fire Science Technology (CT-FS)
CT Firefighter, Volunteer (CT-FV)
Grand Total
AGE
AAS Fire Science Technology (AS-FS)
0-17 yrs
18-24 yrs
25-34 yrs
35-49 yrs
50+ yrs
AAS Firefighter Academy (AS-FA)
0-17 yrs
18-24 yrs
25-34 yrs
35-49 yrs
AAS Firefighter, Wildland (AS-FW)
0-17 yrs
18-24 yrs
25-34 yrs
35-49 yrs
50+ yrs
CT Fire Science Technology (CT-FS)
18-24 yrs
25-34 yrs
35-49 yrs
CT Firefighter, Volunteer (CT-FV)
18-24 yrs
25-34 yrs
35-49 yrs
50+ yrs
Grand Total
Falll 05
116 54%
67 31%
6
3%
21 10%
4
2%
214 100%
Fall 06
113 47%
84 35%
5
2%
33 14%
3
1%
238 100%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
83 41%
95 47%
4
2%
21 10%
0%
203 100%
Fall 08
113 48%
81 34%
14
6%
28 12%
1
0%
237 100%
Fall 09
102 41%
101 40%
15
6%
28 11%
4
2%
250 100%
Spr 06
99 48%
69 33%
13
6%
24 12%
3
1%
208 100%
Spr 07
113 44%
96 37%
6
2%
39 15%
3
1%
257 100%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
104 40%
97 38%
21
8%
31 12%
4
2%
257 100%
Spr 09
133 47%
92 33%
16
6%
38 14%
2
1%
281 100%
Spr 10
114 41%
108 39%
23
8%
29 11%
2
1%
276 100%
Falll 05
116 54%
1
0%
68 32%
28 13%
19
9%
0%
67 31%
0%
56 26%
10
5%
1
0%
6
3%
0%
5
2%
1
0%
0%
0%
21 10%
14
7%
5
2%
2
1%
4
2%
2
1%
2
1%
0%
0%
214 100%
Fall 06
113 47%
0%
61 26%
36 15%
15
6%
1
0%
84 35%
0%
71 30%
12
5%
1
0%
5
2%
0%
3
1%
1
0%
0%
1
0%
33 14%
25 11%
5
2%
3
1%
3
1%
2
1%
0%
1
0%
0%
238 100%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
83 41%
1
0%
44 22%
31 15%
7
3%
0%
95 47%
0%
80 39%
15
7%
0%
4
2%
0%
4
2%
0%
0%
0%
21 10%
14
7%
5
2%
2
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
203 100%
Fall 08
113 48%
1
0%
65 27%
33 14%
12
5%
2
1%
81 34%
0%
61 26%
19
8%
1
0%
14
6%
0%
10
4%
2
1%
1
0%
1
0%
28 12%
24 10%
3
1%
1
0%
1
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
0%
237 100%
Fall 09
102 41%
1
0%
65 26%
21
8%
12
5%
3
1%
101 40%
0%
78 31%
23
9%
0%
15
6%
0%
9
4%
5
2%
1
0%
0%
28 11%
15
6%
12
5%
1
0%
4
2%
2
1%
2
1%
0%
0%
250 100%
Spr 06
99 48%
0%
59 28%
25 12%
15
7%
0%
69 33%
0%
60 29%
8
4%
1
0%
13
6%
0%
10
5%
1
0%
1
0%
1
0%
24 12%
16
8%
6
3%
2
1%
3
1%
3
1%
0%
0%
0%
208 100%
Spr 07
113 44%
0%
56 22%
43 17%
12
5%
2
1%
96 37%
0%
69 27%
22
9%
5
2%
6
2%
1
0%
4
2%
1
0%
0%
0%
39 15%
28 11%
9
4%
2
1%
3
1%
1
0%
1
0%
1
0%
0%
257 100%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
104 40%
1
0%
54 21%
29 11%
16
6%
4
2%
97 38%
0%
79 31%
17
7%
1
0%
21
8%
0%
7
3%
9
4%
4
2%
1
0%
31 12%
19
7%
11
4%
1
0%
4
2%
0%
1
0%
2
1%
1
0%
257 100%
Spr 09
133 47%
2
1%
69 25%
39 14%
19
7%
4
1%
92 33%
1
0%
69 25%
22
8%
0%
16
6%
0%
11
4%
3
1%
2
1%
0%
38 14%
28 10%
9
3%
1
0%
2
1%
0%
2
1%
0%
0%
281 100%
Spr 10
114 41%
0%
68 25%
32 12%
12
4%
2
1%
108 39%
0%
76 28%
32 12%
0%
23
8%
0%
15
5%
6
2%
2
1%
0%
29 11%
18
7%
10
4%
1
0%
2
1%
2
1%
0%
0%
0%
276 100%
1
TMCC Office of Institutional Research, 9/30/10
Program Unit Review 2010 - 2011
Fire Science Technology
Student Demographics - Declared Majors
GENDER
AAS Fire Science Technology (AS-FS)
Female
Male
AAS Firefighter Academy (AS-FA)
Female
Male
AAS Firefighter, Wildland (AS-FW)
Female
Male
CT Fire Science Technology (CT-FS)
Female
Male
CT Firefighter, Volunteer (CT-FV)
Female
Male
Grand Total
Falll 05
116
5%
9
0%
107
4%
67
3%
6
0%
61
3%
6
0%
0%
6
0%
21
1%
3
0%
18
1%
4
0%
1
0%
3
0%
214
9%
Fall 06
113
5%
10
0%
103
4%
84
3%
6
0%
78
3%
5
0%
0%
5
0%
33
1%
2
0%
31
1%
3
0%
1
0%
2
0%
238 10%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
83
3%
7
0%
76
3%
95
4%
9
0%
86
4%
4
0%
0%
4
0%
21
1%
2
0%
19
1%
0%
0%
0%
203
8%
Fall 08
113
5%
15
1%
98
4%
81
3%
11
0%
70
3%
14
1%
2
0%
12
0%
28
1%
0%
28
1%
1
0%
0%
1
0%
237 10%
Fall 09
102
4%
17
1%
85
4%
101
4%
7
0%
94
4%
15
1%
1
0%
14
1%
28
1%
1
0%
27
1%
4
0%
0%
4
0%
250 10%
Spr 06
99
4%
8
0%
91
4%
69
3%
7
0%
62
3%
13
1%
0%
13
1%
24
1%
1
0%
23
1%
3
0%
1
0%
2
0%
208
9%
Spr 07
113
5%
11
0%
102
4%
96
4%
9
0%
87
4%
6
0%
0%
6
0%
39
2%
2
0%
37
2%
3
0%
1
0%
2
0%
257 11%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
104
4%
8
0%
96
4%
97
4%
10
0%
87
4%
21
1%
4
0%
17
1%
31
1%
1
0%
30
1%
4
0%
0%
4
0%
257 11%
Spr 09
133
5%
16
1%
117
5%
92
4%
6
0%
86
4%
16
1%
2
0%
14
1%
38
2%
2
0%
36
1%
2
0%
0%
2
0%
281 12%
Spr 10
114
5%
16
1%
98
4%
108
4%
8
0%
100
4%
23
1%
2
0%
21
1%
29
1%
1
0%
28
1%
2
0%
0%
2
0%
276 11%
2
TMCC Office of Institutional Research, 9/30/10
Program Unit Review 2010 - 2011
Fire Science Technology
Student Demographics - Declared Majors
ETHNICITY
AAS Fire Science Technology (AS-FS)
African American
Asian
Hispanic
Native American/Alaska Native
Two or more races
Unreported
White
AAS Firefighter Academy (AS-FA)
African American
Asian
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic
Native American/Alaska Native
Two or more races
Unreported
White
AAS Firefighter, Wildland (AS-FW)
African American
Asian
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic
Native American/Alaska Native
Two or more races
Unreported
White
CT Fire Science Technology (CT-FS)
African American
Hispanic
Native American/Alaska Native
Unreported
White
CT Firefighter, Volunteer (CT-FV)
African American
Asian
Hispanic
Native American/Alaska Native
Unreported
White
Grand Total
Falll 05
116
5%
3
0%
3
0%
11
0%
4
0%
0%
6
0%
89
4%
67
3%
4
0%
2
0%
0%
5
0%
1
0%
0%
3
0%
52
2%
6
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1
0%
5
0%
21
1%
1
0%
1
0%
0%
2
0%
17
1%
4
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1
0%
3
0%
214
9%
Fall 06
113
5%
1
0%
4
0%
14
1%
3
0%
0%
7
0%
84
3%
84
3%
0%
1
0%
0%
12
0%
3
0%
0%
3
0%
65
3%
5
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2
0%
3
0%
33
1%
1
0%
1
0%
2
0%
1
0%
28
1%
3
0%
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
0%
2
0%
238 10%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
83
3%
2
0%
2
0%
9
0%
1
0%
0%
5
0%
64
3%
95
4%
3
0%
1
0%
0%
8
0%
0%
0%
6
0%
77
3%
4
0%
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
3
0%
21
1%
0%
0%
0%
1
0%
20
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
203
8%
Fall 08
113
5%
2
0%
2
0%
12
0%
3
0%
0%
5
0%
89
4%
81
3%
2
0%
3
0%
0%
8
0%
2
0%
0%
1
0%
65
3%
14
1%
0%
1
0%
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
0%
12
0%
28
1%
1
0%
1
0%
1
0%
0%
25
1%
1
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1
0%
237 10%
Fall 09
102
4%
2
0%
3
0%
15
1%
5
0%
2
0%
0%
75
3%
101
4%
0%
1
0%
3
0%
18
1%
2
0%
3
0%
0%
74
3%
15
1%
1
0%
0%
0%
3
0%
0%
1
0%
0%
10
0%
28
1%
1
0%
1
0%
1
0%
0%
25
1%
4
0%
1
0%
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
2
0%
250 10%
Spr 06
99
4%
2
0%
3
0%
9
0%
2
0%
0%
7
0%
76
3%
69
3%
4
0%
2
0%
0%
11
0%
2
0%
0%
1
0%
49
2%
13
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1
0%
0%
1
0%
11
0%
24
1%
1
0%
1
0%
1
0%
1
0%
20
1%
3
0%
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
1
0%
1
0%
208
9%
Spr 07
113
5%
2
0%
1
0%
12
0%
0%
0%
7
0%
91
4%
96
4%
2
0%
4
0%
0%
11
0%
3
0%
0%
2
0%
74
3%
6
0%
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
5
0%
39
2%
1
0%
0%
2
0%
2
0%
34
1%
3
0%
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
0%
2
0%
257 11%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
104
4%
2
0%
2
0%
10
0%
2
0%
0%
4
0%
84
3%
97
4%
1
0%
2
0%
0%
8
0%
2
0%
0%
5
0%
79
3%
21
1%
1
0%
2
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1
0%
17
1%
31
1%
0%
1
0%
5
0%
2
0%
23
1%
4
0%
0%
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
3
0%
257 11%
Spr 09
133
5%
1
0%
5
0%
16
1%
4
0%
0%
8
0%
99
4%
92
4%
1
0%
3
0%
0%
9
0%
3
0%
0%
4
0%
72
3%
16
1%
0%
1
0%
0%
2
0%
0%
0%
0%
13
1%
38
2%
0%
4
0%
1
0%
2
0%
31
1%
2
0%
0%
0%
0%
1
0%
0%
1
0%
281 12%
Spr 10
114
5%
2
0%
2
0%
18
1%
6
0%
2
0%
0%
84
3%
108
4%
0%
1
0%
2
0%
17
1%
2
0%
4
0%
0%
82
3%
23
1%
1
0%
0%
2
0%
1
0%
0%
1
0%
0%
18
1%
29
1%
0%
1
0%
1
0%
0%
27
1%
2
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1
0%
276 11%
3
TMCC Office of Institutional Research, 9/30/10
Program Unit Review 2010 - 2011
Fire Science Technology
Student Demographics - Declared Majors
EDUCATIONAL STATUS
AAS Fire Science Technology (AS-FS)
Continuing
New
New Transfer
AAS Firefighter Academy (AS-FA)
Continuing
New
New Transfer
AAS Firefighter, Wildland (AS-FW)
Continuing
New
New Transfer
CT Fire Science Technology (CT-FS)
Continuing
New
New Transfer
CT Firefighter, Volunteer (CT-FV)
Continuing
New
New Transfer
Grand Total
Falll 05
116 11%
86 10%
20 17%
10 13%
67
8%
44
7%
12
8%
11 13%
6
5%
3
4%
1
3%
2 13%
21
7%
10
6%
6 11%
5
8%
4 15%
2 13%
1 17%
1 25%
214
9%
Fall 06
113 10%
99 11%
13 11%
1
1%
84
9%
50
8%
24 16%
10 12%
5
4%
4
5%
1
3%
0%
33 11%
14
8%
12 21%
7 11%
3 12%
3 19%
0%
0%
238 10%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
83
8%
62
7%
12 10%
9 12%
95 11%
53
8%
31 20%
11 13%
4
3%
2
3%
2
7%
0%
21
7%
13
7%
5
9%
3
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
203
8%
Fall 08
113 10%
82
9%
22 19%
9 12%
81
9%
53
8%
20 13%
8
9%
14 11%
7
9%
3 10%
4 27%
28 10%
18 10%
2
4%
8 13%
1
4%
0%
1 17%
0%
237 10%
Fall 09
102
9%
81
9%
16 14%
5
7%
101 11%
65 10%
24 16%
12 14%
15 12%
10 13%
4 13%
1
7%
28 10%
12
7%
5
9%
11 18%
4 15%
1
6%
3 50%
0%
250 10%
Spr 06
99
9%
88 10%
5
4%
6
8%
69
8%
59
9%
6
4%
4
5%
13 11%
9 12%
4 13%
0%
24
8%
16
9%
4
7%
4
6%
3 12%
3 19%
0%
0%
208
9%
Spr 07
113 10%
100 11%
2
2%
11 14%
96 11%
77 12%
9
6%
10 12%
6
5%
4
5%
1
3%
1
7%
39 13%
27 16%
5
9%
7 11%
3 12%
3 19%
0%
0%
257 11%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
104 10%
84
9%
7
6%
13 17%
97 11%
79 12%
11
7%
7
8%
21 17%
9 12%
9 30%
3 20%
31 11%
19 11%
5
9%
7 11%
4 15%
2 13%
0%
2 50%
257 11%
Spr 09
133 12%
113 13%
10
8%
10 13%
92 10%
77 12%
11
7%
4
5%
16 13%
10 13%
4 13%
2 13%
38 13%
22 13%
8 14%
8 13%
2
8%
1
6%
1 17%
0%
281 12%
Spr 10
114 10%
101 11%
11
9%
2
3%
108 12%
94 14%
6
4%
8
9%
23 19%
20 26%
1
3%
2 13%
29 10%
23 13%
4
7%
2
3%
2
8%
1
6%
0%
1 25%
276 11%
4
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Student Demographics - Declared Majors
ENROLLMENT STATUS
AAS Fire Science Technology (AS-FS)
<1/2 time (0-5)
1/2 time (6-8)
3/4 time (9-11)
Full-time (12+)
AAS Firefighter Academy (AS-FA)
<1/2 time (0-5)
1/2 time (6-8)
3/4 time (9-11)
Full-time (12+)
AAS Firefighter, Wildland (AS-FW)
<1/2 time (0-5)
1/2 time (6-8)
3/4 time (9-11)
Full-time (12+)
CT Fire Science Technology (CT-FS)
<1/2 time (0-5)
1/2 time (6-8)
3/4 time (9-11)
Full-time (12+)
CT Firefighter, Volunteer (CT-FV)
<1/2 time (0-5)
1/2 time (6-8)
3/4 time (9-11)
Full-time (12+)
Grand Total
Falll 05
116
5%
53
2%
21
1%
15
1%
27
1%
67
3%
24
1%
10
0%
8
0%
25
1%
6
0%
2
0%
2
0%
0%
2
0%
21
1%
7
0%
4
0%
2
0%
8
0%
4
0%
0%
2
0%
1
0%
1
0%
214
9%
Fall 06
113
5%
52
2%
17
1%
21
1%
23
1%
84
3%
30
1%
18
1%
11
0%
25
1%
5
0%
3
0%
2
0%
0%
0%
33
1%
13
1%
3
0%
7
0%
10
0%
3
0%
0%
0%
1
0%
2
0%
238 10%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
83
3%
37
2%
24
1%
3
0%
19
1%
95
4%
28
1%
14
1%
26
1%
27
1%
4
0%
0%
1
0%
2
0%
1
0%
21
1%
7
0%
7
0%
1
0%
6
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
203
8%
Fall 08
113
5%
45
2%
30
1%
13
1%
25
1%
81
3%
24
1%
19
1%
9
0%
29
1%
14
1%
6
0%
1
0%
4
0%
3
0%
28
1%
12
0%
7
0%
2
0%
7
0%
1
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
0%
237 10%
Fall 09
102
4%
24
1%
23
1%
26
1%
29
1%
101
4%
28
1%
24
1%
17
1%
32
1%
15
1%
4
0%
6
0%
2
0%
3
0%
28
1%
13
1%
4
0%
6
0%
5
0%
4
0%
2
0%
1
0%
0%
1
0%
250 10%
Spr 06
99
4%
41
2%
23
1%
11
0%
24
1%
69
3%
25
1%
15
1%
9
0%
20
1%
13
1%
7
0%
1
0%
2
0%
3
0%
24
1%
10
0%
5
0%
0%
9
0%
3
0%
0%
3
0%
0%
0%
208
9%
Spr 07
113
5%
56
2%
17
1%
21
1%
19
1%
96
4%
34
1%
14
1%
15
1%
33
1%
6
0%
4
0%
1
0%
0%
1
0%
39
2%
18
1%
4
0%
3
0%
14
1%
3
0%
0%
0%
2
0%
1
0%
257 11%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
104
4%
48
2%
28
1%
7
0%
21
1%
97
4%
23
1%
24
1%
20
1%
30
1%
21
1%
14
1%
4
0%
2
0%
1
0%
31
1%
16
1%
8
0%
1
0%
6
0%
4
0%
4
0%
0%
0%
0%
257 11%
Spr 09
133
5%
44
2%
39
2%
17
1%
33
1%
92
4%
18
1%
26
1%
14
1%
34
1%
16
1%
4
0%
4
0%
6
0%
2
0%
38
2%
20
1%
7
0%
3
0%
8
0%
2
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
1
0%
281 12%
Spr 10
114
5%
32
1%
27
1%
19
1%
36
1%
108
4%
34
1%
17
1%
22
1%
35
1%
23
1%
6
0%
4
0%
3
0%
10
0%
29
1%
8
0%
6
0%
3
0%
12
0%
2
0%
1
0%
1
0%
0%
0%
276 11%
5
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Student Demographics - Enrolled Students by Course Prefix
AGE
FS
0-17 yrs
18-24 yrs
25-34 yrs
35-49 yrs
50+ yrs
FT
0-17 yrs
18-24 yrs
25-34 yrs
35-49 yrs
50+ yrs
Grand Total
GENDER
FS
Female
Male
FT
Female
Male
Unreported
Grand Total
6
Falll 05
132 19%
0%
73 11%
34
5%
25
4%
0%
547 81%
6
1%
367 54%
148 22%
26
4%
0%
679 100%
Fall 06
27
8%
0%
9
3%
9
3%
9
3%
0%
331 92%
2
1%
222 62%
74 21%
32
9%
1
0%
358 100%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
6
2%
0%
0%
5
2%
1
0%
0%
235 98%
1
0%
145 60%
74 31%
14
6%
1
0%
241 100%
Fall 08
20
8%
0%
2
1%
15
6%
3
1%
0%
219 92%
0%
141 59%
66 28%
9
4%
3
1%
239 100%
Falll 05
132 19%
9
1%
123 18%
547 81%
31
5%
515 76%
1
0%
679 100%
Fall 06
27
8%
3
1%
24
7%
331 92%
24
7%
307 86%
0%
358 100%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
6
2%
1
0%
5
2%
235 98%
22
9%
213 88%
0%
241 100%
Fall 08
20
8%
0%
20
8%
219 92%
14
6%
205 86%
0%
239 100%
Fall 09
261
191
55
12
3
261
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
73%
21%
5%
1%
100%
Fall 09
261
19
242
261
0%
0%
0%
100%
7%
93%
0%
100%
Spr 06
83 15%
2
0%
55 10%
16
3%
10
2%
0%
459 85%
7
1%
370 68%
57 11%
24
4%
1
0%
542 100%
Spr 07
36
8%
0%
7
2%
21
5%
8
2%
0%
423 92%
4
1%
219 48%
164 36%
36
8%
0%
459 100%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
45 13%
0%
22
6%
17
5%
4
1%
2
1%
315 88%
2
1%
186 52%
82 23%
36 10%
9
3%
360 100%
Spr 09
26
7%
0%
14
4%
9
3%
3
1%
0%
334 93%
2
1%
229 64%
71 20%
28
8%
4
1%
360 100%
Spr 10
82 18%
0%
61 14%
14
3%
5
1%
2
0%
367 82%
2
0%
266 59%
89 20%
8
2%
2
0%
449 100%
Spr 06
83 15%
3
1%
80 15%
459 85%
44
8%
415 77%
0%
542 100%
Spr 07
36
8%
4
1%
32
7%
423 92%
26
6%
397 86%
0%
459 100%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
45 13%
4
1%
41 11%
315 88%
31
9%
284 79%
0%
360 100%
Spr 09
26
7%
2
1%
24
7%
334 93%
22
6%
312 87%
0%
360 100%
Spr 10
82 18%
7
2%
75 17%
367 82%
23
5%
344 77%
0%
449 100%
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Student Demographics - Enrolled Students by Course Prefix
ETHNICITY
FS
African American
Asian
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic
Native American/Alaska Native
Two or more races
Unreported
White
FT
African American
Asian
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic
Native American/Alaska Native
Two or more races
Unreported
White
Grand Total
EDUCATIONAL STATUS
FS
Continuing
New
New Transfer
FT
Continuing
New
New Transfer
Grand Total
7
Falll 05
132 19%
10
1%
3
0%
0%
8
1%
5
1%
0%
8
1%
98 14%
547 81%
17
3%
16
2%
0%
33
5%
19
3%
0%
45
7%
417 61%
679 100%
Fall 06
27
8%
4
1%
0%
0%
2
1%
0%
0%
0%
21
6%
331 92%
10
3%
3
1%
0%
31
9%
13
4%
0%
10
3%
264 74%
358 100%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
6
2%
1
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
5
2%
235 98%
11
5%
1
0%
0%
23 10%
0%
0%
10
4%
190 79%
241 100%
Fall 08
20
8%
0%
6
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
14
6%
219 92%
3
1%
18
8%
0%
25 10%
1
0%
0%
4
2%
168 70%
239 100%
Falll 05
132 19%
111 16%
6
1%
15
2%
547 81%
352 52%
83 12%
112 16%
679 100%
Fall 06
27
8%
23
6%
1
0%
3
1%
331 92%
230 64%
55 15%
46 13%
358 100%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
6
2%
4
2%
0%
2
1%
235 98%
133 55%
45 19%
57 24%
241 100%
Fall 08
20
8%
17
7%
0%
3
1%
219 92%
128 54%
52 22%
39 16%
239 100%
Fall 09
261
2
5
5
45
10
8
186
261
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
1%
2%
2%
17%
4%
3%
0%
71%
100%
Fall 09
261
167
55
39
261
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
64%
21%
15%
100%
Spr 06
83 15%
3
1%
3
1%
0%
4
1%
0%
0%
3
1%
70 13%
459 85%
8
1%
9
2%
0%
27
5%
3
1%
0%
20
4%
392 72%
542 100%
Spr 07
36
8%
3
1%
0%
0%
2
0%
0%
0%
3
1%
28
6%
423 92%
20
4%
5
1%
0%
29
6%
6
1%
0%
15
3%
348 76%
459 100%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
45 13%
1
0%
0%
0%
3
1%
0%
0%
1
0%
40 11%
315 88%
6
2%
8
2%
0%
28
8%
9
3%
0%
16
4%
248 69%
360 100%
Spr 09
26
7%
0%
2
1%
0%
7
2%
1
0%
0%
1
0%
15
4%
334 93%
0%
8
2%
0%
33
9%
12
3%
0%
40 11%
241 67%
360 100%
Spr 10
82 18%
2
0%
0%
2
0%
7
2%
3
1%
1
0%
0%
67 15%
367 82%
2
0%
1
0%
6
1%
52 12%
9
2%
8
2%
0%
289 64%
449 100%
Spr 06
83 15%
75 14%
2
0%
6
1%
459 85%
389 72%
31
6%
39
7%
542 100%
Spr 07
36
8%
31
7%
0%
5
1%
423 92%
283 62%
41
9%
99 22%
459 100%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
45 13%
33
9%
2
1%
10
3%
315 88%
213 59%
53 15%
49 14%
360 100%
Spr 09
26
7%
25
7%
1
0%
0%
334 93%
230 64%
51 14%
53 15%
360 100%
Spr 10
82 18%
71 16%
4
1%
7
2%
367 82%
293 65%
39
9%
35
8%
449 100%
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Student Demographics - Enrolled Students by Course Prefix
ENROLLMENT STATUS
FS
<1/2 time (0-5)
1/2 time (6-8)
3/4 time (9-11)
Full-time (12+)
FT
<1/2 time (0-5)
1/2 time (6-8)
3/4 time (9-11)
Full-time (12+)
Grand Total
8
Falll 05
132 19%
14
2%
10
1%
15
2%
93 14%
547 81%
89 13%
47
7%
51
8%
360 53%
679 100%
Fall 06
27
8%
13
4%
0%
3
1%
11
3%
331 92%
94 26%
27
8%
60 17%
150 42%
358 100%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
6
2%
1
0%
0%
0%
5
2%
235 98%
40 17%
30 12%
43 18%
122 51%
241 100%
Fall 08
20
8%
0%
0%
0%
20
8%
219 92%
43 18%
37 15%
32 13%
107 45%
239 100%
Fall 09
261
73
45
58
85
261
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
28%
17%
22%
33%
100%
Spr 06
83 15%
15
3%
14
3%
4
1%
50
9%
459 85%
102 19%
61 11%
32
6%
264 49%
542 100%
Spr 07
36
8%
13
3%
3
1%
3
1%
17
4%
423 92%
123 27%
29
6%
56 12%
215 47%
459 100%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
45 13%
26
7%
10
3%
3
1%
6
2%
315 88%
121 34%
50 14%
41 11%
103 29%
360 100%
Spr 09
26
7%
6
2%
7
2%
3
1%
10
3%
334 93%
100 28%
60 17%
45 13%
129 36%
360 100%
Spr 10
82 18%
19
4%
15
3%
15
3%
33
7%
367 82%
86 19%
69 15%
45 10%
167 37%
449 100%
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Fire Science
Graduates
Program Unit
Fire Science Technology
Fire Science Technology (AS-FS)
Fire Science Technology (CT-FS)
Fire Science Technology, Firefighter Academy (AS-FA)
Fire Science Technology, Wildland Firefighter (AS-FW)
9
2006
32
13
1
17
1
2007
18
8
8
2
Grad Year
2008
27
14
2009
24
16
2010
38
31
13
8
7
Total
139
82
1
53
3
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Fire Science Technology
Enrollment Patterns
Number of Sections
FS
FT
Fire Science Technology Total
School of Sciences Total
College Total
Fall 05
Fall 06
10
30
40
720
1612
3
21
24
696
1608
Fall Terms
Fall 07
2
18
20
739
1671
24
111
136
2572
6213
4
108
112
2552
6211
Fall Terms
Fall 07
1
90
92
2723
6545
FS
FT
Fire Science Technology
School of Sciences
College-wide
Fall 05
93%
83%
85%
71%
71%
Fall 06
74%
76%
75%
68%
69%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
83%
87%
87%
69%
70%
Student to Faculty Ratios
Fall 05
Fall 06
FTE
Fall 05
FS
FT
Fire Science Technology Total
School of Sciences Total
College Total
Retention Rates
FS
FT
Fire Science Technology
School of Sciences
College-wide
10
Fall 06
13
18
17
18
19
8
15
15
18
19
Fall Terms
Fall 07
3
14
14
18
19
Fall 08
Fall 09
3
16
19
729
1597
Fall 08
Spr 06
12
12
730
1662
Fall 09
4
59
63
2957
6840
Fall 08
100%
76%
78%
70%
71%
Fall 09
Fall 08
Fall 09
7
13
13
20
22
6
26
32
683
1573
Spr 06
64
64
3026
7295
73%
73%
71%
72%
18
18
20
22
Spring Terms
Spr 08
3
3
29
19
32
22
694
730
1609
1630
Spr 07
Spring Terms
Spr 08
7
7
135
96
142
102
2586
2671
6061
6357
Spr 07
17
91
108
2369
5798
Spr 06
87%
81%
82%
71%
70%
Spr 07
92%
83%
84%
69%
70%
Spr 06
Spr 07
12
18
16
17
19
Spring Terms
Spr 08
96%
87%
88%
71%
71%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
12
16
17
17
16
17
18
18
19
19
Spr 09
Spr 10
3
19
22
724
1624
Spr 09
4
23
27
743
1681
Spr 10
5
88
93
2905
6730
16
93
109
3097
7256
Spr 09
96%
80%
81%
72%
73%
Spr 10
80%
82%
82%
74%
74%
Spr 09
Spr 10
11
19
18
19
21
22
16
16
20
22
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Program Unit Review 2010 - 2011
Fire Science Technology
Full-time to Part-time Faculty Ratio
Program Unit
Fire Science Technology
FS
FT
11
# units
% units
# units
% units
# units
% units
Fall 05
FT
PT
29
91
24% 76%
1
27
4% 96%
28
64
30% 70%
Fall 06
FT
PT
10 102
9% 91%
1
6
14% 86%
9
96
9% 91%
Fall Terms
Fall 07
FT
PT
57
43
57% 43%
3
3
50% 50%
54
40
57% 43%
Fall 08
FT
PT
76
0% 100%
9
0% 100%
67
0% 100%
Fall 09
FT
PT
52
0% 100%
52
0% 100%
Spr 06
FT
PT
50
48
51% 49%
18
3
86% 14%
32
45
42% 58%
Spr 07
FT
PT
66
64
51% 49%
3
6
33% 67%
63
58
52% 48%
Spring Terms
Spr 08
FT
PT
12
80
13% 87%
6
0% 100%
12
74
14% 86%
Spr 09
FT
PT
77
0% 100%
7
0% 100%
70
0% 100%
Spr 10
FT
PT
100
0% 100%
11
0% 100%
89
0% 100%
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