Fire Science
| Major: 3848 First Term: 2004 Fall Final Term: (Mor) Award: AAS Total Credits: 65 CIPS Code: 43.0203 | Initiating College: Rio Salado College Program Availability: Moratorium Occupational Area: Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security / Fire Science Instructional Council: Emergency Medical Technology/Fire Science Technology (54) GPA: 2.00 |
Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) and Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Fire Science are designed to provide students training as professional firefighters. The Fire Science CCL and the AAS degree can be used by professional firefighters for career enhancement within the Fire Services. A unique feature of the Fire Science CCL and the AAS Degree is that the instructors will be professional firefighters and/or licensed emergency medical training personnel.
Program Notes:
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
Admission Criteria: None
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Notes:
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
Admission Criteria: None
Program Prerequisites: None
| Required Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits: 40 | |||
| Certificate of Completion in Fire Science (5064) | 34 | ||
| FSC118 | Fire Hydraulics | 3 | |
| + | FSC204 | Firefighting Tactics and Strategy | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | |||
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 25 | ||
| General Education Core | Credits: 15 | ||
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | ||
| + | ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) AND | |
| + | ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| + | ENG111 | Technical and Professional Writing (3) | 6 |
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | ||
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | ||
| + | COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| + | COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 3 | ||
| + | CRE101 | College Critical Reading (3) OR | |
| + | CRE111 | Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment | 3 | ||
| Mathematics | Credits: 3-5 | ||
| + | MAT102 | Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) OR | |
| + | MAT122 | Intermediate Algebra (3) OR | |
| Equivalent OR | |||
| Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course. | 3-5 | ||
| General Education Distribution | Credits: 10 | ||
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts Area | 3 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Area OR | |||
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences Area OR | |||
| The following courses are recommended. | |||
| BIO105 | Environmental Biology (4) OR | ||
| BIO156 | Human Biology for Allied Health (4) OR | ||
| CHM130 | Fundamentals of Chemistry (3) OR | ||
| + | CHM130LL | Fundamental Chemistry Lab (1) OR | 4 |
| Program Competencies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Explain the theory of fire behavior, phases of fire, types of fire and methods of fire control. (FSC102) | ||
| 2. | Describe the types, functions and maintenance of fire apparatus. (FSC102) | ||
| 3. | Explain the tactical operations applied to a structural fire and the importance of early salvage. (FSC102) | ||
| 4. | Describe the chemicals and processes utilized in dealing with hazardous materials incidents. (FSC105) | ||
| 5. | Explain the various roles and functions of both public and private fire protection organizations. (FSC106) | ||
| 6. | Summarize the importance of preplanning fire fighting tactics and strategies. (FSC106) | ||
| 7. | Describe the components and utilization of various types of fire extinguishments, protection and alarm systems. (FSC108) | ||
| 8. | Name basic steps necessary for the investigation of fires. (FSC108) | ||
| 9. | Describe the characteristics and behavior of fire and extinguishing agents. (FSC106, FSC113) | ||
| 10. | Describe fire suppression organization, basic firefighting tactics, and public relations as affected by fire suppression. (FSC113) | ||
| 11. | Summarize the physical demands of firefighting. (FSC130) | ||
| 12. | Identify the physical requirements for firefighters. (FSC134) | ||
| 13. | Explain the impact of protective clothing on the physical performance of firefighters. (FSC134) | ||
| 14. | Describe the responsibility of personnel operating on the fireground relating to firefighter safety. (FSC208) | ||
| 15. | Demonstrate ability to disentangle a patient from a wrecked automobile using extrication tools. (FSC238) | ||
| 16. | Demonstrate patient care, immobilization, and stabilization skills according to local EMTs protocols and the U.S. Department of Transportation Basic EMT curriculum. (FSC238) | ||
| 17. | Explain the elements of arson and the methods to prove arson. (FSC290AA) | ||
| 18. | Perform fundamental skills of a physical activity with proper body mechanics and adherence to health and safety standards. (PED101IH) | ||
| 19. | Explain pounds per square inch, gallons per minute, friction loss, nozzle pressure, and engine pressure as they relate to fire hydraulics. (FSC118) | ||
| 20. | Solve various hydraulic problems. (FSC118) | ||
| 21. | Demonstrate ability to perform the role and assume the responsibilities of an Incident Commander. (FSC204) | ||
| 22. | Explain the main tactical considerations both on the fireground and relating to fires in various types of structures. (FSC204) | ||
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.