Fire Science Technology
This program meets the continuing education needs of professional and volunteer firefighters. It enables firefighters to perform their current duties more effectively and to prepare for greater levels of responsibility within the fire service system.
Can students who major in Fire Science Technology transfer to a four-year college or university?
Many four-year colleges and universities will apply some of the courses taken toward a bachelor's degree.
What will students learn in Fire Science Technology?
Students develop skills and knowledge in protection systems, hydraulics, hazardous materials, building construction and codes, departmental organization, investigation, fire ground strategy and tactics, and fire prevention and inspection.
Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College's placement test. Students must also have a grade of "C" or better in one year of high school laboratory chemistry.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
This program is offered exclusively in the evening. Students who do not need developmental coursework can complete the degree in four years. Students can earn the certificate in two years. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.
Questions?
Contact Dr. Diane Trainor, Department Chair, at (732) 906-2587
FIRE SCIENCE
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) Degree - FIRE.AAS
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| Courses | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | | Semester I |
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| | | FSC 103 | Introduction to Fire Protection | 3 |
| | | SCI 207 | Principles of Chemistry & Physics for Fire Science | 3 | One year of high school laboratory Chemistry or CHM 010 | | | ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College's Placement Test or a "C" or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a "C" or better or a score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009 | | | MAT 107 | Mathematics I | 3 | Appropriate score on the College Placement Test, MAT 013, MAT 013A and B, or departmental approval | | | Physical/Health Ed Elective | 1-3 | | | | Semester II | | | | | | CSC 105 | Computer Applications and Systems | 3 | CSC 105 or higher | | ENG 122 or
ENG 125 | English Composition II
English Composition II:Writing About Lliterature | 3
3 | A grade of "C" or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test or a Grade of "C" or better in ENG 121 and a grade of "C" or better in RDG 011 Equivalent | | | MAT 108 | Mathematics II | 3 | MAT 107 or equivalent
With Advisor approval students may select a higher level mathematics sequence | | | FSC 204 | Building Construction | 3 | FSC 103 or permission of Department Chair | |
___ ___ | General Education Humanities Elective (GE HUM) | 3 | | | | Semester III | | | | | | FSC 206 | Fire Strategy and Tactics | 3 | FSC 103 or permission of Department Chair | | | FSC 207 | Hazardous Materials for the Fire Service | 3 | CHM 107, FSC 103 or permission of Department Chair | | | FSC 209 | Fire Suppression and Detection Systems | 3 | FSC 103 or permission of Department Chair | | | POS 201 | United States State and Local Government | 3 | | | | FSC 214 | Rescue Company Operations | 3 | FSC 103 | | | Semester IV | | | | | | FSC 210 | Fire and Arson Investigation | 3 | FSC 103 or permission of Department Chair | | | FSC 212 | Fire Prevention and Inspection | 3 | FSC 103 or permission of Department Chair | | | MGT 200 | Principles of Supervision | 3 | MGT 200 is offered in the spring semester only | |
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| General Education Humanities Elective (GE HUM) or Social Science Elective (GE SS) | 3 | | | | ___ ___ | Free Elective
| 3 | Recommended EMT 1o1 or EMP 100 | | | | | | | | Total Credits: | 60-62 | | |
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| | CHM107 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 | One year of high school laboratory Chemistry or CH 010 | | ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College's Placement Test or a "C" or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a "C" or better or a score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009 | | FSC 103 | Introduction to Fire Protection | 3 | | | FSC 204 | Building Construction | 3 | FSC 103 or permission of Department Chair | | FSC 206 | Fire Strategy and Tactics | 3 | FSC 103 or permission of Department Chair | | FSC 207 | Hazardous Materials for the Fire Service | 3 | CHM 107, FSC 103 or permission of Department Chair | | FSC 209 | Fire Supression and Detection Systems | 3 | FSC 103 or permission of Department Chair | | FSC 210 | Fire and Arson Investigation | 3 | FSC 103 or permission of Department Chair | | FSC 212 | Fire Prevention and Inspection | 3 | FSC 103 or permission of Department Chair | | MAT 107 | Mathematics I | 3 | Appropriate score on the College Placement Test, MAT 013, MAT 013A and B, or departmental approval | | Total Credits: | 31 | | | | | |
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