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8/22/2024 2:55:12 PM

Fire Science, Associate in Applied Science

Pathway:

Fire Science

Certificate Type:

Associate in Applied Science

Curriculum Code:

FIR.FIR.AAS (C243B)

Total Program Credits: 65

The Fire Science program is designed for individuals pursuing a career in fire service and related fields. Some fire departments offer hiring, promotional, and salary incentives to associate degree program graduates. This program is based on the curriculum recommended by the Fire Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) division of the United States Fire Administration (USFA).

Other areas of employment for Fire Science graduates include fire equipment sales and service, municipal fire protection, fire prevention inspection in industry and architectural firms, investigation for insurance companies and emergency medical services. Upon petition, students who have completed programs approved by the Illinois State Fire Marshall’s Office will be granted equivalent credit toward an associate’s degree in Fire Science.

Courses from this program may transfer into Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Management, and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) Bachelor of Science in Fire & Emergency Response Management, after review with a program advisor. For more information, go to: http://architecture.siu.edu/undergraduate/psm for SIUC and https://uwosh.edu/oce/online-degree-and-certificate-programs/fire-and-emergency-response-management/ for UWO. In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university in which you wish to transfer.

Stackable Certificate:

Emergency Medical Technician CertificateFire Science Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Fire Science program, the graduate will be able to:
  1. Identify the fundamental knowledge of firefighting according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education.
  2. Define the roles and responsibility of a fire officer according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education.
  3. Explain hydraulics in emergency services according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education.
  4. Describe methods of fire investigation in emergency services according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education.
  5. Summarize chemistry of hazardous materials in emergency services according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education.
  6. Explain legal aspects of emergency services according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education.
  7. Explain safety in emergency services according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education.
  8. Identify the components and key terms of the National Incident Management System according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
  9. Define the roles and responsibilities of being an Emergency Medical Technician according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Students should enroll in all FIR courses for that given semester, as first year courses are required to complete second year FIR courses.

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
EMS 131 # Emergency Medical Technician

Core Course

8

FIR 101 National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Core Course

1

FIR 111 Principles of Emergency Services

Core Course

2

FIR 112 Fire Behavior & Combustion

Core Course

2

FIR 113 Fire Prevention

Core Course

2

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer).

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
FIR 102 Basic ICS and Application Towards Single Resource & Initial Action Incidents

Core Course

1

FIR 114 Building Construction for Fire Protection

Core Course

3

FIR 115 Fire Protection Systems

Core Course

2

FIR 116 Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Safety & Survival

Core Course

2

 
MAT 101 # Quantitative Literacy

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

OR
MAT 102 # Liberal Arts Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

 
RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:14
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Three: Summer

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

Core Course

3

Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts

Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:6
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Note: Humanities or Fine Arts recommended electives (3): LIT 101◊, LIT 103◊, HUM 104◊, MUS 110◊, PHL 101◊, PHL 103◊ or SPE 130◊.

Semester Four: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
FIR 202 # Fire Service Strategy & Tactics

Core Course

3

FIR 210 # Fire Investigation I

Core Course

3

FIR 231 # Hazardous Materials Chemistry

Core Course

3

FIR 251 # Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services

Core Course

2

SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:14
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential)

Note: Grade of ‘C’ or high is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102. Students must complete RHT 101, with SPE 101, or RHT 101 with RHT 102. Students intending to transfer are encouraged to complete all three courses: RHT 101, RHT 102 and SPE 101 to meet university requirements.

Semester Five: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
FIR 203 # Fire & Emergency Services Administration

Core Course

3

FIR 218 # Fire Investigation II

Core Course

3

FIR 221 # Fire Protection Hydraulics & Water Supply

Core Course

3

FIR 241 # Legal Aspects of Emergency Services

Core Course

3

PSC 150 American National Politics

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential)

Semester Six: Summer

CourseCategoryCredits
FIR 261 # Fire Service Practicum

Core Course

1

Total Semester Credits:1
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer. Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)


See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/

Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required for each FIR and EMS course.

See FIR course descriptions.

Chairperson: William Justiz, Ext. 3653, email: williamjustiz@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)