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Purpose:
The major in Fire Science Technology has been designed for students desiring
to advance in the fire protective service occupations and to acquire knowledge
in fire protection fundamentals useful in related occupations. With the
increasing complexity of modern technology in the fire protection field,
it is necessary for fire protection personnel to acquire specialized knowledge
and problem-solving skills to meet the challenge of a changing society.
Occupational Objectives:
Firefighter, Fire Officer, Fire Protection Specialist, Fire/Emergency Instructor,
Fire or Building Inspector, Fire Investigator, Rescue Service, Emergency
Medical Service, Hazardous Materials Services, Emergency Manager, Occupational
or Industrial Safety and Risk Management, Fire Marshal, Fire Sprinkler
Designer, Design Manager, Sprinkler Installer or Mechanic, and related occupations
Admission Requirements:
General college curricular admission
Program Notes:
The purpose of the associate of applied
science (AAS) degree curriculum is to prepare students for immediate employment
upon graduation. Four-year college and university transfer opportunities
for AAS degrees, if existing, are usually very specific in nature. JSRCC has formal transfer articulation agreements with four-year institutions
that enable graduates who qualify to transfer courses completed in the AAS
degree. These transfer articulation agreements are subject to change
or expiration. In addition, students may substitute some courses
in the AAS degree curriculum with courses that typically transfer to senior
institutions. Students interested in transferring in general or transferring
under a formal transfer articulation agreement should consult their faculty
advisor upon program entry for further guidance.
There are no physical requirements such
as height, weight, eyesight, and physical dexterity; however, the student
should understand that there may be some requirements for employment in fire or rescue service agencies.
Computer Competency Requirement:
Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement
by successfully completing
ITE 115. Students can also meet this requirement
by passing the college’s computer competency exam, administered in the testing
centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for
ITE 115. Students not passing the
computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.
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CURRICULUM
Fire Services Specialization
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COURSE
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TITLE
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LEC.
HRS.
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LAB.
HRS. |
CRS.
CRE. |
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SDV 100
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College Success Skills
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1
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0
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1
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ENG 111
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College Composition I
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3
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0
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3
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FST 1001
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Principles of Emergency Services
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3
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0
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3
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FST 110
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Fire Behavior and Combustion
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3
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0
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3
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Laboratory Science Elective
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3
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3
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4
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___ ___2
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Social/Behavioral Science Elective
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3
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0
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3
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TOTAL
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16
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3
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17
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ENG 112
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College Composition II
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3
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0
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3
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FST 1121
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Hazardous Materials Chemistry
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3
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0
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3
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FST 1151
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Fire Prevention
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3
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0
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3
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MTH 1203
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Introduction to Mathematics
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3
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0
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3
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Social/Behavioral
Science Elective
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3
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0
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3
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ITE 115
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Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
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3
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0
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3
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TOTAL
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18
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0
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18
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FST 240
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Fire
Administration
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3
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0
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3
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FST 235
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Strategy and Tactics
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3
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0
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3
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Personal Wellness Elective
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0-3
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0-4
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2-3
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FST 121
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Principles of Fire and
Emergency Services Safety and Survival
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3
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0
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3
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FST 220
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Building Construction for Fire
Protection
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3
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0
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3
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Humanities/Fine
Arts Elective
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3
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0
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3
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TOTAL
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15-18
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0-4
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17-18
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FST 205
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Fire Protection Hydraulics
and Water Supply
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3
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0
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3
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FST 245
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Fire and Risk Analysis
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3
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0
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3
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FST 210
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Legal Aspects of Fire
Service
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3
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0
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3
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FST 215
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Fire Protection Systems
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3
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0
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3
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CST 1005
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Principles of Public Speaking
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3
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0
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3
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TOTAL
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15
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0
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15
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Total Minimum Credits for AAS
Degree in Fire Science Technology, Fire Services
Specialization
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67
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1Students
with certain fire service certifications may be awarded
credit for this course. See course descriptions or program
head for more details.
2A
list of approved general education electives
(humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences,
mathematics, science, and personal wellness) is provided in the
General Education section of the catalog under Curriculum
Planning and Design.
3Students planning to attend a four-year institution are recommended to take
MTH 151, 170 or 163 in place of MTH 120.
4EMS 111 or 112 will also satisfy the general education requirement for
personal wellness. Students who have a valid EMT certificate
will be given credit for EMS 112 when all other curriculum requirements
have been met.
5Students
with Fire Service Instructor 1 and Train the Trainer
Firefighter 1 and 2 Instructor or Fire Service Instructor
certification can be awarded credit for FST 135, which will
substitute for this course. See course descriptions or
program head for more details.
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