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Fire Science Diploma

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Program Purpose: The Fire Science diploma is a sequence of courses that prepares students to gain the knowledge necessary to seek knowledge and/or employment in the field of professional Fire Fighting. This diploma program will provide students and/or fire fighters with the academic foundation to progress in their field and hold positions of leadership and responsibility.

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2
or
PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

3
FRSC 1100Introduction to the Fire Service

3
FRSC 1110Fire Administration - Supervision and Leadership

3
FRSC 1121Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

3
FRSC 1132Fire Service Instructor

4
FRSC 1141Hazardous Materials Operations

4
FRSC 1151Fire Prevention & Inspection

4
FRSC 1161Fire Service Safety and Loss Control

3
FRSC 2100Fire Administration Management

3
FRSC 2110Fire Service Hydraulics

3
FRSC 2120Fire Protection Systems

3
FRSC 2130Fire Service Building Construction

3
FRSC 2141Incident Command

4
FRSC 2170Fire and Arson Investigation

4

Total Credit Hours: 55