Fire Science, AAS

This technical degree provides the student the fundamental knowledge and skills required to function in a fire service setting as an entry-level firefighter. Experienced applicants may be allowed to enter into the second year. See Allied Health for prior degree sequence.

Degree Outcomes:

• Perform duties and responsibilities of a pump operator.
• Demonstrate knowledge of personal protective equipment, search and rescue techniques, health and safety, fire behavior, incident command systems, ladders and ventilation, and hazardous materials.
• Predict the behavior and potential harm of material components of a fire.
• Prepare to take the test for Level I firefighter conducted by the State Fire Protection Bureau.
• Describe and use a systematic approach to the examination of a fire scene.
• Understand sprinkler system operation, maintenance, and inspection.
• Describe strategic and tactical considerations associated with building construction types, materials, and components.
• Apply basic firefighting skills to a wild land/urban interface environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver a public safety education lesson to a target audience using a prepared lesson plan and the four step method of instruction.

Transferability: The AAS Degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferable to public or private baccalaureate institutions.