Fire Science Technology

Spring 2018

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$470
Supplies and Equipment$800
* Estimate for six quarters.

Program Description

The Fire Science Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers as firefighters for municipal, industrial, state and federal fire departments. The primary mission of the Fire Science Technology program is identification and mitigation of emergencies in order to preserve life and property. 

A 2.0 grade or better must be maintained in all courses required for a degree.
Graduation Requirements:

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Have a thorough knowledge of the Civil Service Examination process.
  2. Handle basic fire fighter and rescue responsibilities and become IFSAC certified.
  3. Have a keen awareness of fire and safety problems relative to property loss.
  4. Have a well-rounded technical background for entry into fire service or rescue related fields.
The duties of the firefighter include, but are not limited to, extinguishing and controlling fires, performing rescue and evacuation work incidental to fire control, accidents, natural disasters, and other incidents where human life is threatened. Firefighters also render emergency aid to those in need. The responsibilities of fire prevention, inspection, and public relation programs aimed at reducing death and property loss are also undertaken.

Career Opportunities

Increasing demands for better private, municipal and governmental involvement in fire prevention and suppression fields, and the implementation of more career fire departments in formerly volunteer-protected areas, will provide an increase in the demand for entry-level fire fighters.
POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: Fire fighter, rescue worker, fire loss investigator, fire prevention technician, fire systems technician, fire equipment operator, dispatcher.

AAS - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter

ENGL&101English Composition I 5
FS   100Orientation to Fire Science 12
PE   188Basic Fitness I 2
Math Elective 5
Recommended Liberal Arts Electives 35
19

Second Quarter

CHEM&110Chemical Concepts w/Lab 5
CMST&220Public Speaking 5
FS   152Building Construction 43
PE Elective 21
14

Third Quarter

CMST&210Interpersonal Communication 5
ENGL&102Composition II 5
FS   177Wildland Fire Operations 3
PE Elective 21
Recommended Liberal Arts Electives 35
19

Fourth Quarter

FS   105Principles of Hydraulics 4
FS   211Introduction to Fire Science 4
FS   212Fire Science Applications I 6
PE Elective 21
15

Fifth Quarter

FS   170Hazardous Materials I 3
FS   221Intermediate Fire Science 4
FS   222Fire Science Applications II 6
FS   233Professional Development 2
PE Elective 21
16

Sixth Quarter

FS   160Fire Tactics 3
FS   231Advanced Fire Science 4
FS   232Fire Science Applications III 6
PE Elective 21
14

Seventh Quarter

EMT Requirement 70-13.1
0-13.1
97-110.1 credits are required for the AAS

EMT Requirement 

EMS  128Emergency Medical Technician Lecture 10
EMS  129Emergency Medical Technician 3.1

Math Elective 

BUS  103Basic Business Math and Electronic Calculators 5
MATH&107Math in Society 5
MATH 201Introduction to Finite Mathematics 5

PE Elective 

PE   139Weight Training 1
PE   186Fast Fitness, Beginning 1
PE   187Cross Training 2
PE   239Weight Training 1
PE   286Fast Fitness, Advanced 1
PE   287Cross Training 2
PE   288Basic Fitness II 2
1First year fire science students only. This course is offered fall quarter only.
2The same physical education course may be repeated up to five times.
3Any course acceptable for an AA degree, except physical education and aquatics courses. Any business, business technology, computer information systems, management or marketing courses numbered 100 or higher.
4This course is offered winter quarter only.
5MATH& 107 has a prerequisite of MATH 097 or MATH 099 with a 2.0 or better within the last three years or appropriate placement score.
6MATH 201 has a prerequisite of MATH 097 or MATH 099 with a 2.0 or better within the last three years or appropriate placement score. College level reading scores recommended.
7This requirement may be satisfied with proof of EMT certification and approval from the Fire Science program lead.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.