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.
Length of completion: 24 months total (4 semesters / 2 academic years, full-time at 12 units per semester)
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 |
A minimum of 5.50 units are to be selected from the following courses:
| FIRET 040A | Fire Inspector 1A - Duties & Administration | 2.00 |
| FIRET 040B | Fire Inspector 1B: Fire and Life Safety | 2.00 |
| FIRET 040C | Fire Inspector 1C: Field Inspection | 1.50 |
| FIRET 040D | Fire Inspector 1D: Field Inspection - California Specific | 1.00 |
| FIRET 041A | Fire Inspector 2A - Fire Prevention Administration | 1.00 |
| FIRET 041B | Fire Inspector 2B - Fire and Life Safety Requirements | 1.50 |
| FIRET 041C | Fire Inspector 2C - Inspecting New and Existing Fire & Life Safety Systems and Equipment | 1.00 |
| FIRET 041D | Fire Inspector 2D - Hazardous Materials, Operations, and Processes | 2.00 |
| FIRET 104 | Fire Apparatus and Equipment | 3.00 |
| FIRET 106 | Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply | 3.00 |
| FIRET 113 | Fire Service Career Preparation | 3.00 |
| FIRET 118 | Wildland Fire Control | 3.00 |
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.
A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:
- Use methods to operate respectfully in a complex environment that involves diverse public views.
- Apply course knowledge to solve problems and make decisions in analyzing the various areas of work related situations.
- To communicate concepts clearly within a wide range of audiences.
- To demonstrate critical thinking through analysis of information.