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Public Service Technology: Fire Science
The Fire Science programs prepare individuals for work as fire
administrators, arson investigators, fire training coordinators, safety
directors, state training coordinators, municipal department administrators,
fire insurance appraisers, and fire equipment salespersons. The programs
are aimed at firefighters who seek advancement and wish to broaden their
knowledge of the field.
Entry into the Fire Science program requires a personal interview with a
representative of the program.
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Fire Science (427)
| SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
Placement |
FST 100 |
Principles of Emergency Services |
3 |
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FST 110 |
Fire Behavior and Combustion |
3 |
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SDV 100 |
College Success Skills (or SDV 101 or SDV 108) |
1 |
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Mathematics Elective2 |
3 |
Placement |
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Science with Lab Elective1 |
4 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
17 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ENG 131 |
Technical Report Writing I |
3 |
ENG 111 |
FST 112 |
Hazardous Materials Chemistry |
3 |
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FST 115 |
Fire Prevention |
3 |
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FST 120 |
Occupational Safety and Health for the Fire Service |
3 |
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ITE 115 |
Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts |
4 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
16 |
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| SEMESTER 3 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
FST 205 |
Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply |
3 |
MTH Elective2 |
FST 210 |
Legal Aspects of Fire Service |
3 |
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FST 220 |
Building Construction for Fire Protection |
3 |
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FST 230 |
Fire Investigation |
3 |
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FST 240 |
Fire Administration |
3 |
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Social Science Elective1 |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
18 |
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| SEMESTER 4 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
FST 215 |
Fire Protection Systems |
3 |
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FST 235 |
Strategy and Tactics |
3 |
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FST 245 |
Fire and Risk Analysis |
3 |
FST 240 |
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Health/Physical Education Elective1 |
2 |
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Humanities Elective1 |
3 |
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Social Science Elective1 |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
17 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
68 |
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1 Eligible courses are listed on page 28 in the 2011-2012 catalog. See your
academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
2 Any 100 level math or higher.
NOTES:
• It is recommended that at the time of graduation all students have a current Emergency
Medical Technician’s Certificate.
• For additional information regarding the Fire Science program, see
www.tcc.edu/faculty/webpages/rdienst.
Career Studies:
Fire Science Supervision (221.427.05)
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The Career Studies Certificate in Fire Science Supervision is designed for
students interested in the management and administration of the fire
protection career field. Students seeking promotion may also wish to pursue
this program as a means of enhancing their credentials.
| SEMESTER 1 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
FST 120 |
Occupational Safety and Health for the Fire Service |
3 |
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FST 135 |
Fire Instructor I1 |
3 |
Firefighter I & II |
FST 210 |
Legal Aspects of Fire Service |
3 |
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FST 220 |
Building Construction for Fire Protection |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
12 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
FST 140 |
Fire Officer I2 |
4 |
FST 135 |
FST 235 |
Strategy and Tactics |
3 |
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FST 237 |
Emergency Service Supervision1 |
3 |
Firefighter I & II |
FST 240 |
Fire Administration |
3 |
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FST 297 |
Cooperative Education in Fire Science3 |
4 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
17 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
29 |
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1 Must be a state certified Firefighter I and II.
2 Must complete FST 135 prior to enrollment.
3 Objectives will be predetermined by the fire department.
NOTES:
- FST 135, FST 140, FST 237, and FST 297 can be used to substitute for existing requirements in the A.A.S. degree in Fire Science.
- FST 135 will fulfill the academic portion of your state certification requirements for Fire Instructor I through the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP).
- FST 140 will award state certification as a Fire Officer I through VDFP.
- FST 237 will award state certification as a Crew Leader through VDFP.
Fire Science
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