Fire Science Program
Beginning the spring of 2015, a minimum of Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) will be a prerequisite for admission to the fire academy
Fire Science Degree
The AAS degree in Fire Science Technology is designed to build upon completion of the Fire Academy. Upon successful completion of the Fire Academy, students obtain 24 credit hours towards the degree. Subsequent semesters in the degree plan include advanced courses that prepare students for first-level supervision in a fire service organization, i.e. Fire Officer. In addition, these courses assist firefighters in obtaining advanced certifications with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP), which will enhance employment and promotional opportunities in a fire service career.
Degree Requirements
First Year-First Semester
| FIRS 1103 | FIRE FIGHTER AGILITY AND FITNESS PREPARATION | 1 credit hour |
| EMSP 1160 | CLINICAL - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/TECHNOLOGY | 1 credit hour |
| EMSP 1501 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN | 5 credit hours |
| VNSG 1420 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH | 4 credit hours |
| | CREATIVE ARTS ELECTIVE | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
First Year- Second Semester
| FIRS 1301 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION I | 3 credit hours |
| FIRS 1407 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION II | 4 credit hours |
| FIRS 1313 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION III | 3 credit hours |
| ENGL 1301 | COMPOSITION I | 3 credit hours |
| FIRT 1301 | FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE PROTECTION | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Year- First Semester
| FIRS 1319 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION IV | 3 credit hours |
| FIRS 1323 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION V | 3 credit hours |
| FIRS 1329 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION VI | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 2301 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 credit hours |
| MATH 1314 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | 3 credit hours |
| | OR | |
| MATH 1342 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL METHODS | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year- Second Semester
| ENGL 2311 | TECHNICAL & BUSINESS WRITING | 3 credit hours |
| FIRT 1315 | HAZARDOUS MATERIAL I | 3 credit hours |
| FIRT 1327 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN THE FIRE SERVICE | 3 credit hours |
| FIRT 1338 | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS | 3 credit hours |
| FIRS 1333 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION VII | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fire Science Certificate
Certificate Requirements
First Semester
| EMSP 1160 | CLINICAL - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/TECHNOLOGY | 1 credit hour |
| EMSP 1501 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN | 5 credit hours |
| VNSG 1420 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH | 4 credit hours |
| FIRS 1301 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION I | 3 credit hours |
| FIRS 1407 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION II | 4 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Second Semester
| FIRS 1313 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION III | 3 credit hours |
| FIRS 1319 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION IV | 3 credit hours |
| FIRS 1323 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION V | 3 credit hours |
| FIRS 1329 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION VI | 3 credit hours |
| FIRS 1333 | FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION VII | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 24