Student Catalog and Handbook 2020-2021

Fire Science Technology Diploma (FST2)

The Fire Science diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as firefighters, leaders, and officers in the fire service industry.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 55 credit hours

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

-or-

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

 

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

CISM 2201: Students who successfully complete COMP 1000 prior to January 2018 may use that course to fulfill the CISM 2201 requirement for graduation.

CISM 2201Foundations of Computer Applications

3

FRSC 1100Introduction to the Fire Service

3

FRSC 1110Fire Administration Supervision and Leadership

3

FRSC 1121Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

3

FRSC 1132Fire Service Instructor

4

FRSC 1141Hazardous Materials Operations

4

FRSC 1151Fire Prevention and Inspection

4

FRSC 1161Fire Service Safety and Loss Control

3

FRSC 2100Fire Administration Management

3

FRSC 2110Fire Service Hydraulics

3

FRSC 2120Fire Protection Systems

3

FRSC 2130Fire Service Building Construction

3

FRSC 2141Incident Command

4

FRSC 2170Fire and Arson Investigation

4