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 |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| 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 |
| FFP1540 | Private Fire Protection Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2120 | Building Construction Fire Protection (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2612 | Fire Behavior and Combustion (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2720 | Company Officer and Leadership (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2206 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1000 | Introduction to Fire Science (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2770 | Legal and Ethical Issues for the Fire Service (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1301 | Fire Hydraulics (AS) | 3 Credits |
Electives - Choose 15 credits
| FFP2740 | Fire Service Course Delivery (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2810 | Firefighting Strategy and Tactics 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2811 | Firefighting Strategy and Tactics 2 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2741 | Fire Service Course Design (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2510 | Related Fire Codes and Standards (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2521 | Blueprint Reading and Plan Examination (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EMS1158C | Emergency Medical Technician (AS) | 12 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| FFP1000 | Introduction to Fire Science (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1301 | Fire Hydraulics (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2120 | Building Construction Fire Protection (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1540 | Private Fire Protection Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| FFP1505 | Fire Prevention (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2612 | Fire Behavior and Combustion (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 3 credits |
| Any course from Natural Sciences - Area IV, Tier 1 or 2 | 3 credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| Any course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| FFP2720 | Company Officer and Leadership (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2770 | Legal and Ethical Issues for the Fire Service (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 6 credits |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| FFP2206 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 6 credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60