Fire Science – Associate Degree Program Objectives In addition to a total, well rounded educational experience, this program emphasizes the means by which it can: Provide the student with an understanding of fire protection equipment, terms and concepts. Provide the student with appropriate application and use of fire protection equipment, terms and concepts. Provide the student with opportunity to develop, enhance and use oral, written and aural skills Provide the opportunity for the student to become eligible for Michigan Firefighter Certification Assessment by internal and state testing. Accredited by International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.