Fire Science Technology
(2138)
The Fire Science Technology program provides
training for individuals who desire to move up the career ladder in their profession.
This program will provide the foundation for officers to gain a better understanding of the complexities of managing a modern fire department. Fire science and general education courses are offered on a primary night and alternate night or day basis.
The program is under the guidance of an advisory committee composed
of community leaders and administrators from local fire departments.
This ensures that you will receive modern, up-to-date instruction
that is relevant to current practices in the field.
Estimated tuition is $3,800 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Contact the
program manager regarding additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).
| General Education Courses |
| ENC 1101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| ENC 1102 |
English Composition II: Writing About
Non-Fiction Prose |
3 |
| or LIT 2000 Introduction to Literature (Fiction) |
|
| |
*Humanities |
3 |
| |
*Social and Behavioral Science |
3 |
| MGF 1106 |
Mathematics for Liberal Arts I |
3 |
| or MAC 1105 College Algebra |
|
| STA 2023 |
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
| SPC 2600 |
Introduction to Oral Communications |
3 |
| PHI 1603 |
Applied Ethics |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
24 |
| Professional Courses |
| FFP 2111 |
Fire Chemistry |
3 |
| CGS 1570 |
Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
| FFP 2702 |
Principles of Emergency Services |
3 |
| FFP 1730 |
Fire Department Administration I |
3 |
| FFP 1505 |
Fire Prevention Practices |
3 |
| FFP 2670 |
Legal Issues in Fire Service |
3 |
| FFP 2610 |
Fire Behavior and Combustion |
3 |
| FFP 2740 |
Fire Service Course Delivery |
3 |
| FFP 2120 |
Building Construction for Fire Service |
3 |
| MAN 2582 |
Introduction to Project Management |
3 |
| FFP 2301 |
Fire Service Hydraulics |
3 |
| FFP 1540 |
Private Fire Protection Systems I |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
36 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
*Refer to A.S. degree General
Education Requirements.
Record of Conviction of a Crime
Neither have been convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor directly related to the position of employment sought, nor have
pled nolo contendere to any charge of a felony. If an applicant has been convicted of a felony, such applicant must be in
compliance with s. 112.011(2)(b). If an applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor directly related to the position of
employment sought, such applicant shall be excluded from employment for a period of four years after expiration of sentence.
If the sentence is suspended or adjudication is withheld in a felony charge or in a misdemeanor directly related to the
position or employment sought and a period of probation is imposed, the applicant must have been released from probation.
Applicants for a certificate of compliance as a firefighter shall submit a completed fingerprint card with
current processing fee. When Firefighter I and Firefighter II training are to occur contiguously, this submission should occur
at the beginning of the Firefighter I training. In any other situation the submission is required prior to entry into
Firefighter II training. Determination of good moral character is required prior to certification as a firefighter pursuant to Sections 633.34 (4) and 633.35 (2), F.S.
The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training shall consider the results of the fingerprint procedure outlined in Section 633.34,
F.S., in making a determination as to the applicant’s good moral character.
