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 100Fire Protection Organization

3.00

FIRET 101Fire Prevention Technology

3.00

FIRET 102Fire Behavior and Combustion

3.00

FIRET 103Fire Protection Systems

3.00

FIRET 114Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival

3.00

FIRET 116Building Construction for Fire Protection

3.00

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

FIRET 082Fire Prevention 1A

2.50

FIRET 083Fire Prevention 1B

2.50

FIRET 084Fire Management 1

2.50

FIRET 085Fire Command 1A

2.50

FIRET 086Fire Command 1B

2.50

FIRET 087Fire Investigation 1A

2.50

FIRET 088Fire Investigation 1B

2.50

FIRET 104Fire Apparatus and Equipment

3.00

FIRET 106Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

3.00

FIRET 111Public Education Officer

2.50

FIRET 112Fire Control Fire Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting

2.50

FIRET 113Fire Service Career Preparation

3.00

FIRET 118Wildland Fire Control

3.00

FIRET 183Aircraft Accidents

2.50

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.