Program Description:  The Fire Science terminal diploma program is a sequence of courses designated to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills.


Admission Requirements: 
Minimum Required Age:
 16
High School Diploma or GED Required:
Yes

Minimum Test Scores:  [COMPASS]

Reading:
 70
English:
32
Mathematics:
 26
Algebra
N/A


General Education:
Course Number
Course Name
Hours
EMPL1000
 Interpersonal Relations
 		2

OR
PSYC1010
 Basic Psychology 3
MATH1012
 Foundations of Mathematics
 		3
ENGL1010
 Fundamentals of English I
 		3
Total General Education Hours:
 8

Occupational Core:
Course Number Course Name Hours
FRSC1100
 Introduction to Fire Service
 3
FRSC1110
 Fire Administration - Supervision and Leadership
 3
FRSC1121
 Firefighting Strategy & Tactics
 3
FRSC1132
 Fire Service Instructor
 4
FRSC1141
 Hazardous Materials Operations
 4
FRSC1151
 Fire Prevention & Inspection
 4
FRSC1161
 Fire Service Safety and Loss Control
 3
FRSC2100
 Fire Administration Management
 3
FRSC2110
 Fire Service Hydraulics 3
FRSC2120
 Fire Protection Systems
 3
FRSC2130
 Fire Service Building Construction
 3
FRSC2141
 Incident Command
 4
FRSC2170
 Fire and Arson Investigation
 4
COMP1000
 Introduction to Computers
 3
Total Program Hours:
 55
Program Length:  4 Semesters