Fire Science Technology (2911)

Associate in Science

The Fire Science Technology (A.S.) 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.

This program is restrictive as to who can enter and certain prerequisites exist, as they currently do for academy entry. Contact the Dean of Workforce Development on South Campus concerning admission to the program.

The Academy

Florida Community College’s Northeast Regional Fire Science Academy at South Campus is a certified training center that meets all State requirements and is considered one of the best in the country. 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.

Career Opportunities, Rapid Placement

In addition to community fire departments, there are opportunities in government installations such as airports, as well as private fire fighting companies. There is also a need for inspectors, investigators, forest rangers and smoke jumpers. In all cases, employment is based on high test scores and outstanding skills.

Annual Salaries

The median base salary for fire fighters nationally is $42,000, plus excellent benefits and retirement programs. Experience and advancement can increase your salary to as high as $90,000 a year.

Application Procedure

This program is restrictive as to who can enter and certain prerequisites exist, as they currently do for academy entry. Contact the Dean of Workforce Development on South Campus concerning admission to the program.

Cost

Estimated cost of tuition is $3,984 (tuition rated for Florida residents, as of 7/07). Contact the program manager regarding additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).

Curriculum

Course Title and Number		Credits
General Education
ENC 1101	English Composition I	3
ENC 1102	Writing About Non-Fiction	3
or LIT 2000 Introduction to Literature: Writing About Fiction
	*Humanities	3
	*Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
MGF 1106	Topics in College Mathematics	3
or MAC 1105 College Algebra
STA 2023	Elementary Statistics	3
SPC 2016	Speech Communication for Business and the Professions	3
PHI 1603	Introduction to Applied Ethics	3
	Credit Hours	24

Required Professional Courses
FFP 2111	Fire Chemistry	3
CGS 1100	Microcomputer Applications for Business and Economics	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 Protections Systems I	3
	Credit Hours	36
	Total Credit Hours	60

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.

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