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Sep 07, 2024
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2022-2023 WWCC College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Fire Science, AAS
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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.
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Grand Total: 91
PLAN CODE: FIGFSAPT (Previously EPC: 828)
*May be satisfied by industry credential/certification
REQUIRED: FYE (3 credits) required to be taken as well.
The following courses meet the related instruction requirements of this certificate/degree (one course per category required):
(W) - AENG 100 , ENGL& 101
(M) - AMATH 105 , MATH& 107
(O) - ACOM 102 , CMST& 220
(R) - PSYC& 100
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