The 星空无限传媒 College Fire Technology program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree, a Level II Certificate, and a Level I Certificate for individuals who are already working as firefighters. Students will learn the principles of science and engineering to study the causes, effects, and prevention of fire. In addition, fire technology encompasses hazardous materials and fire safety, protection, management, behavior, and investigation. Key skill areas in this field include quick and reliable decision-making, physical strength and stamina, effective communication, attention to detail, critical thinking, and courage.

Please see pages 99-101 of the 星空无限传媒 College Course Catalog for more information about this program.

Prerequisites

Basic Firefighter certification, volunteer firefighter, or experience in other areas of fire safety and prevention.

Strong GPA; courses taken and passed with a "C" or better are viewed favorably.

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Degrees & Certifications Program Length
Fire Technology Level II Certificate Three semesters
Fire Technology Level I Certificate Two semesters

What Can This Program Do For You

  • Potential Career Paths
    • Firefighter
    • EMT
    • Paramedic
    • Fire engineer
    • Apparatus Operator
    • Driver Engineer
    • Fire Captain
    • Fire Chief
    • Forest Ranger
    • Forestry Technician
    • Engine Boss
    • Wildland Firefighter
    • Forestry Crew Chief
    • Handcrew Chief
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  • Fire Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan
    First SemesterSecond Semester
    FIRT 1329 Building Codes & Construction3FIRT 1319 Firefighter Health & Safety3
    FIRT 1342 Fire Officer I3FIRT 2305 Fire Instructor I3
    FIRT 1309 Fire Administration I3FIRT 1333 Fire Chemistry I3
    FIRT 2309 Firefighting Strategies & Tactics I3FIRT 1338 Fire Protection Systems3
    FIRT 1353 Legal Aspects of Fire Protection3FIRT 1349 Fire Administration II3
    TOTAL15TOTAL15
    Third SemesterFourth Semester
    FIRT 1303 Fire & Arson Investigation3ENGL 1301 Composition I3
    FIRT 1307 Fire Prevention Codes/Inspection3ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation3
    FIRT 1343 Fire Officer II3SPCH 1315 Public Speaking3
    FIRT 1315 Hazardous Materials3PSYC 2301 General Psychology3
    FIRT 2307 Fire Instructor II3MATH 1314 College Algebra or MATH 1332 Contemporary Math3
    TOTAL15TOTAL15
    TOTAL DEGREE HOURS60

    *See core curriculum course options

    Some students may need preparatory courses in English, Reading, or Math. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a certificate or degree.

  • Fire Technology Level I Certificate Plan
    First SemesterSecond Semester
    FIRT 1329 Building Codes & Construction3FIRT 1319 Firefighter Health & Safety3
    FIRT 1342 Fire Officer I3FIRT 1333 Fire Chemistry I3
    FIRT 1309 Fire Administration I3FIRT 1353 Legal Aspects of Fire Protection3
    FIRT 2309 Firefighting Strategies & Tactics I3
    TOTAL12TOTAL 9
    TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS21

    A student receiving a Level I or Level II certificate must complete the Capstone Requirements.

  • Fire Technology Level II Certificate Plan
    First SemesterSecond Semester
    FIRT 1329 Building Codes & Construction3FIRT 1319 Health & Safety3
    FIRT 1342 Fire Officer I3FIRT 1333 Fire Chemistry I3
    FIRT 1309 Fire Administration I3FIRT 2305 Fire Instructor I3
    FIRT 1353 Legal Aspects of Fire Protection3FIRT 1338 Fire Protection Systems3

    FIRT 2309 Firefighting Strategies & Tactics I

    3FIRT 1349 Fire Administration II3
    TOTAL15TOTAL

    15

    Third Semester
    FIRT 1303 Fire & Arson Investigation3
    FIRT 1307 Fire Prevention Codes/Inspection3
    FIRT 1343 Fire Officer II3
    FIRT 1315 Hazardous Materials I3
    FIRT 2307 Fire Instructor II3
    TOTAL15
    TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS45

    A student receiving a Level I or Level II certificate must complete the Capstone Requirements.

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