Associate degrees in Fire Science + Fire-fighting: A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of fire fighters. Includes instruction in fire-fighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types of fires, hazardous material handling and control, fire rescue procedures, public relations and applicable laws and regulations.
Basic courses in mathematics and computer programming languages prepare students for transfer to other colleges and universities in preparation for careers in the computer fields of programming, systems analysis, or computer research.
The Fire Science and Technology Program includes the study of principles, practices, and equipment used in fire prevention, protection, and suppression. This degree may lead to employment with municipal, industrial, or government fire departments as a fire fighter, arson investigator, safety and fire prevention specialist, or fire science training instructor, or can help promote advancement in rank for persons employed as fire fighters....
The Fire Science Technology program encompasses both firefighting and emergency medical services. The Fire Science degree focuses on the theory and techniques of fire fighting, inclusive of the Emergency Medical Technician curriculum, required by most fire departments.
Key First Semester Courses Fire 1100 Introduction to Fire Science..........................3
Fire 2271 Emergency Med Technician ” Basic ............8
The DACC Fire Science curriculum was designed to give students academic background and initial training for careers in fire fighting. A firefighter may be expected to perform many duties including: fighting fires, maintaining fire equipment and educating the public about fire prevention. Additional skills or duties might include: rendering first aid, helping to preserve a possible crime scene, testifying in court and instructing other firefighters....
Must take the following in this section:
bulletRQ295 - Foundations of Online Learning (formerly Academic and Career Planning)
Must take all required Learning Outcomes Assessments prior to graduation. See student handbook for details.
General Education
Must take the following in this section:
bulletEnglish ( 6 Hours ) Including 1 course from:
bulletEN101 - Proficiency in Writing
bulletHumanities ( 3...
The Associate of Applied Science Fire Science is designed to provide students with the general education and technical training to succeed as a Fire Science professional.
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