Fire Science Technology
General Education (25 Credits)
EN
EN
MA
PS
SC
SO
CIS
101
102
101
101
101
101
101
Composition I
Composition II
College Mathematics I
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Physical Science
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Computers
and Information Processing
3 credits in Humanities
Courses in Major (33 -34 Credits)
101
102
201
202
204
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206
210
Introduction to Fire Science
Fire Prevention and Related Codes
Fire Service Management
Hazardous Materials
Fire Protection,
Building Construction
Fire Hydraulics
Current Issues in
Fire Science/Capstone Experience
103
106
107
FS
FS
MA
PL
PL
205
207
108
104
202
For those seeking
positions as fire
protection and
prevention specialists,
municipal public
safety officers, arson
investigators, industrial
safety inspectors, or
fire insurance and fire
suppression system
salespersons. This degree
is also intended for those
who seek advancement
within their careers
in the fire service.
Successful completion
of this program can
lead to eligibility for
Fire Inspector
certification.
*Note: We strongly recommend that students seeking
to transfer to a degree program in fire science at a
four-year college consider taking the following courses:
BU
MA
CH
223
108
103
PL
202
Behavior in Organizations
College Algebra
Introduction to General
and Organic Chemistry
Public Administration
Diversity Requirement (3 Credits)
Diversity course requirements, see pg. 25
12 or 13 Credits from the following*:
Free Electives (3 Credits)
BU
CH
223
103
Credit for Prior Learning
CJ
CJ
105
202
Behavior in Organizations
Introduction to General and
Organic Chemistry
Criminal Investigation
Crisis Intervention
Associate in
Applied Science
Degree
Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy
Fire Protection Systems
Fire Apparatus Specifications,
Inspections, and Maintenance
Fire Investigation
Emergency Medical Technician
College Algebra
Introduction to Law
Public Administration
Students may be awarded academic credit for
prior educational experiences. Please consult
with the Chairperson of the Human Services
Department for further information.
Graduates should
be able to:
• Describe the
components of modern
fire department
responsibility,
including emergency
incident management,
public education,
training, resource
management, and
customer service.
Sample Program
First Semester
EN
FS
101
101
MA
SC
101
101
SO
101
Credits
Composition I
Introduction to
Fire Science
College Mathematics I
Introduction to
Physical Science
Introduction to Sociology
Second Semester
EN
FS
PS
CIS
102
102
101
101
3
3
3
Third Semester
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CH
201
202
103
4
3
16
Credits
Composition II
3
Fire Prevention and
Related Codes
3
Introduction to Psychology 3
Introduction to Computers
& Information Processing 3
Diversity Course
3
15
Fourth Semester
FS
204
FS
PL
FS
206
104
210
Credits
Fire Service Management
Hazardous Materials
Introduction to General
and Organic Chemistry
Humanities Elective
Fire Science Elective
Fire Protection,
Building Construction
Fire Hydraulics
Introduction to Law
Current Issues in
Fire Science/
Capstone Experience
Fire Science, Political
Science, or Criminal
Justice Elective
Free Elective
Total Credits
3
3
4
3
3
16
• Perform effective
inspections using
knowledge of fire
safety and
enforcement codes.
Credits
3
3
3
3
• Apply the principles of
personnel management
in order to develop
effective leadership
techniques.
3
3
18
• Identify and recognize
hazardous materials
based upon their
chemical and
physical properties.
64
• Identify fire patterns,
causes, origins, and
evidence of arson.
Fire Science Certificate Program
For employment in the fields of fire fighting and fire prevention and for career and volunteer fire
service personnel to advance their knowledge and skills. The credits earned for this certificate may
be applied toward the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Fire Science Technology.
• Detail the appropriate
methods of fire
fighting for the various
types of wood, siding,
sheathing, masonry,
and steel buildings.
General Education (7 credits)
EN
SC
101
101
Composition I
Introduction to Physical Science
Courses in Major (24 credits)
FS
FS
101
102
Introduction to Fire Science
Fire Prevention and
Related Codes
FS
FS
202
204
Hazardous Materials
Fire Protection,
Building Construction
Fire Science Technology Electives (12 Credits)
Individual selection subject to
Chairperson’s approval.
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• Evaluate the
organization and
management of
fire service systems.
PCCC Academic Bulletin 05/07
Curricula
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