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Fire Science

This program offers an in-depth study of fire science and safety with opportunities to specialize. It is designed for the pre-employment student, the employed firefighter, or the volunteer firefighter who is seeking to augment present job skills. The broad educational background prepares students for employment as highly specialized and thoroughly schooled fire science and safety technicians. In addition to the required fire science courses, students are able to select a field of specialization including fire science education, fire investigation, and emergency rescue-technician. Jobs require performing heavy work indoors and outdoors for prolonged periods under dangerous conditions.

Career and Technical Education Options

Fire Science is a career and technical education program. Some courses may not transfer to four-year institutions.

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Fire Science Courses

NumberTitleHours
FIRE 110Introduction to Fire Science (Module A)4-0-4
FIRE 111Techniques of Firefighting 1 (Module B)4-0-4
FIRE 112Techniques of Firefighting 2 (Module C)4-0-4
FIRE 113Techniques of Firefighting 3 (Module C Extension)3-0-3
FIRE 120Fire Prevention Principles 13-0-3
FIRE 130Fire Service Laws and Regulations3-0-3
FIRE 140Fire Service Instructor-Basic3-0-3
FIRE 170Rescue/Roadway Extrication2-2-3
FIRE 200Tactics and Strategy3-0-3
FIRE 210Tactics & Strategy II3-0-3
FIRE 220Fire Instructor II3-0-3
FIRE 230Fire Service Hydraulics4-0-4
FIRE 250Hazardous Materials3-0-3
FIRE 260Fire Investigation3-0-3
FIRE 270Management 13-0-3
FIRE 280Management 23-0-3
FIRE 285Fire Service Management III3-0-3
FIRE 286Fire Service Management IV3-0-3
FIRE 297Fire Science Technologies3-0-1 to 3

Fire Science Faculty

  • Downey, Christopher
  • Jackson, Toby
  • Jones, David
  • May, Timothy
  • McAdamis, Paul
  • Rogers, Cody
  • Vespa, Tony