Fire Science Technology

Curriculum C243B

The Fire Science program is designed for individuals pursuing a career in fire service and related fields. Some fire departments offer promotional and salary incentives to associate’s degree program graduates. In addition, with recommendations from fire chiefs, graduates generally qualify for the National Fire Academy.

Other areas of employment for Fire Science graduates include fire-equipment sales and service, municipal fire protection, fire prevention inspection in industry and architectural firms, investigation for insurance companies and emergency medical services. Upon petition, students who have completed programs approved by the Illinois State Fire Marshall’s Office will be granted equivalent credit toward the associate’s degree in Fire Science.

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Semester One

Credit Hours

 

FIR 110◊

Fire Protection

3

 

FIR 135◊

Fire Service Law

2

 

FIR 150◊

Fire Suppression

4

 

FIR 180◊

Fire Prevention

3

#

MAT 101◊

Quantitative Literacy or

 

#

MAT 102◊

Liberal Arts Mathematics1

3

 

 

 

15

Semester Two

#

EMS 131◊

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic3

6

#

FIR 129◊

Hazardous Materials

3

#

FIR 275◊

Hydraulics & Fix Installations

3

 

PSY 105◊

Personal Applications of Psychology

3

#

RHT 101◊

Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I

3

 

 

 

18

Semester Three

#

CIS 101◊

Introduction to Computer Science

3

#

FIR 189◊

Fire Department Administration

3

#

FIR 281◊

Building Construction (Fire)

3

 

HIS 151◊

History of the U.S. to 1877 or

 

 

PSC 150◊

American National Politics or

 

 

SSC 190◊

Contemporary Society

3

 

 

Program electives2

3

 

 

 

15

Semester Four

 

FIR 190◊

Arson

3

#

FIR 254◊

Fire Supervision & Community Relations

3

 

SPE 101◊

Principles of Effective Speaking

3

 

 

General education/Humanities

3

 

 

Electives

5

 

 

 

17

 

 

Total credits required for graduation

65

See FIR course descriptions.

See Humanities General Education requirements

Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required for each FIR and EMS course.

Program electives (3): CHM 110◊; FIR 195◊, FIR 196◊, FIR 250◊

1MAT 101◊ or MAT 102◊ meets the Mathematics general education requirement.

2CIS 101◊ meets the Science general education requirement.

3EMS 131◊ meets the Health general education requirement.

Coordinator: Mike Kuryla, Ext. 3197