Fire Technology - Associate of Science Degree

Candidates must successfully complete a minimum of 23.50 units of prescribed coursework. A minimum grade of "C" must be maintained in all prescribed coursework related to Fire Technology. NOTE: A "C" in these courses is considered to be 80% or higher.

Major/Program Requirements

Required Courses:

FIRET 100	Fire Protection Organization	3.00
FIRET 101	Fire Prevention Technology	3.00
FIRET 102	Fire Behavior and Combustion	3.00
FIRET 103	Fire Protection Systems	3.00
FIRET 114	Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival	3.00
FIRET 116	Building Construction for Fire Protection	3.00
	Total Credit Hours:	18

A minimum of 5.50 units are to be selected from the following courses:

FIRET 082	Fire Prevention 1A	2.50
FIRET 083	Fire Prevention 1B	2.50
FIRET 084	Fire Management 1	2.50
FIRET 085	Fire Command 1A	2.50
FIRET 086	Fire Command 1B	2.50
FIRET 087	Fire Investigation 1A	2.50
FIRET 088	Fire Investigation 1B	2.50
FIRET 104	Fire Apparatus and Equipment	3.00
FIRET 106	Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply	3.00
FIRET 111	Public Education Officer	2.50
FIRET 112	Fire Control Fire Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting	2.50
FIRET 113	Fire Service Career Preparation	3.00
FIRET 118	Wildland Fire Control	3.00
FIRET 183	Aircraft Accidents	2.50
	Total Credit Hours:	5.5-37

Total Credit Hours: 23.50

Lower division requirements for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in this field may differ from associate degree requirements. Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring. See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.