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Dutchess Community College
Fire Science programs
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2 Degrees Available
• 1) Associate in Science (A.S) in Fire &
Occupational Science
– Designed specifically for the student who
plans to transfer to a 4 year college.
– Our programs plug directly into existing 4 year
degree programs
2 Degrees Available
• Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) in
Fire Protection Technology
– Designed specifically for the student who
wants to directly enter into the work force.
Awards 6 credits for EMT and up to 7 credits
for completion of approved NYS OFPC
courses.
– Completion of this degree does not preclude
the student from pursuing a baccalaureate
degree.
• All of our fire courses came from the
National Emergency Management Institute
recommended course list from the Fire &
Emergency Service Higher Education
(FESHE) committee.
• FESHE established a list of courses for 2
& 4 year Fire Science degree programs
which is intended to serve as a model for
all Fire Science programs.
TOPICS
Associate's Curriculum
• A result of the 2000 FESHE conference was the
development of the model fire science
associates curriculum. The FESHE attendees
identified six core associate-level courses in the
model curriculum, including:
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Building Construction for Fire Protection
Fire Behavior and Combustion
Fire Prevention
Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
Fire Protection Systems
Principles of Emergency Services
• The non-core courses are:
– Fire Administration I
– Occupational Health and Safety
– Legal Aspects of the Emergency Services
– Hazardous Materials Chemistry
– Strategy and Tactics
– Fire Investigation I
– Fire Investigation II
Associate in Science (A.S) in Fire
& Occupational Science
MAT 184 Algebra & Trig for Precalculus
A.A.S. in Fire Protection
Technology
MAT 184 Algebra & Trig for Precalculus
3RD & 4TH Semesters Compared
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16-17
Current Articulation Agreements
• John Jay
• New Haven
Also, as a SUNY school, Empire State will accept our
degree programs in their entirety.
Fundamentals of Fire Protection
class operates 1859 hand pumper
Fundamentals of Fire Prevention
class tours Dutchess County’s Fire
Prevention Safety House
Common Questions
• Q: Which degree should I pursue?
• A: It is totally your decision; they both are great
degrees. It depends on your plans after you
complete the 2 year degree. If you plan to
continue your education, then the A.S. is the
best choice since it will allow you to become a
full junior at another college. If you are sure you
will not continue your education, then the A.A.S
might be the best choice. But since both degrees
are almost identical during the first two
semesters, you have plenty of time to decide.
Common Questions
• Q: Do I have to attend full time?
• A: No, you can take as few or as many
courses in any semester as you choose.
Common Questions
• Q: Can I take any course at any time?
• A: Some courses have pre-requisites that
must be completed before you can enroll
for that course.
Common Questions
• Q: What are the benefits of completing either of these
degrees?
• A: The trend in today’s Fire Service is moving towards
requiring specific college credits and/or degrees in order
to be considered eligible to be hired as a firefighter or
promoted. As an example, FDNY currently requires 30
credits to be hired as a firefighter, 60 to be promoted to
Lt, 90 for Captain and 4 year degree to become a Chief.
• Other departments around NYS have varying
requirements and some also provide a financial
educational stipend to their personnel.
Common Questions
• Q: I’ve been out of school for quite a while now. Will I be
able to get back into the books?
• A: This is certainly taken into consideration. Care has
been exercised to develop the Fire Science programs to
both meet college standards as well as to facilitate the
students progress. Assignments, research papers and
exams are all spaced out so as to avoid overloading the
student at any given time.
• The college offers many forms of assistance for all
students; everything from free peer tutoring to
counseling and assistance in developing good studying
habits, reading and writing skills as well as a session in
how to use the library and it’s research abilities on the
computer system. They virtually address every issue a
student may have.
Common Questions
• Q: “Can I Do It?”
• Absolutely!! As an example, EMT is a college course.
DCC FIRE SCIENCE
PROGRAMS
Our goal is to tie
the “book” and the
“real world” together in a
logical manner.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
• walsh@sunydutchess.edu
• (845) 431-8318
So Step Up To The Plate And
Enroll. Your Future Will Be Better
Because You Did.
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