Fire Science Technology Overview (AS 2195)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-publicsafety.aspx
Program Description
This degree program is designed for the current firefighter who wishes to advance in various fire service areas.
Course content includes tactics & strategies, fire prevention, fire investigation, company officer, and fire apparatus & equipment.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Other than the “Fire Inspector” classes which can be taken by civilian students, the technical proficiency needed for this program requires that the student be a certified firefighter or fire inspector before being accepted into any of the technical core or elective classes that make up this curriculum.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Fire Administration, (561) 868-3900
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors
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 to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits: 18)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| Any course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
| Any course from Natural Sciences - Area IV, Tier 1 & 2 | 3 credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 27)
| FFP1505 | Fire Prevention (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP1540 | Private Fire Protection Systems (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2120 | Building Construction Fire Protection (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2612 | Fire Behavior and Combustion (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2720 | Company Officer and Leadership (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2206 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP1000 | Introduction to Fire Science (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2770 | Legal And Ethical Issues for the Fire Service (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP1301 | Fire Hydraulics (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Electives - Choose 15 credits
| FFP2740 | Fire Service Course Delivery (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2810 | Firefighting Strategy and Tactics 1 (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2811 | Firefighting Strategy and Tactics 2 (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2741 | Fire Service Course Design (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2510 | Related Fire Codes and Standards (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2521 | Blueprint Reading and Plan Examination (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EMS1158C | Emergency Medical Technician (AS) | 12 credits (6 lecture hours, 10 lab hours, 3 clinical hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| FFP1000 | Introduction to Fire Science (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP1301 | Fire Hydraulics (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2120 | Building Construction Fire Protection (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP1540 | Private Fire Protection Systems (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| FFP1505 | Fire Prevention (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2612 | Fire Behavior and Combustion (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Electives | 3 credits |
| Any course from Natural Sciences - Area IV, Tier 1 or 2 | 3 credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| Any course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| FFP2720 | Company Officer and Leadership (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FFP2770 | Legal And Ethical Issues for the Fire Service (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Electives | 6 credits |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| FFP2206 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Electives | 6 credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60