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Associate in Applied Science Degree

Fire Science/Fire-Fighting

Fire Science/Fire-Fighting Course Descriptions

Dean: Dr. Sue Courtney
Program Coordinator:  Michael Wilson

To provide a venturous and progressive modern educational experience in all aspects of fire protection and safety, leading to a useful associate degree or specific educational endeavor for all students regardless of gender. The faculty is committed to provide learning experiences which are girdled with 21st Century Learning Outcomes, especially targeted at critical thinking, the community, communication and information management core competencies.

Students develop entry-level skills for firefighting in this program. Students learn to effectively use the same mental approach or action plan for all types of fires. The program stresses leadership with a venturesome and progressive approach to applying principles of management - particularly those related to modern concepts of leadership, discipline, morale, and command. The goal is to develop decision-making skills that result in more effective firefighting and management.

General Education Requirements

College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)

Course Number Course Title Hours
Basic Skill Requirements
ENGL 101 Composition I 3
ENGL 102
ENGL 206 		Composition II* or
Technical Writing** 		3
SPCH 151
SPCH 153		 Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication		 3
Total 9
Mathematics Requirement
FRSC 202 Fire Hydraulics 3
Total 3
Humanities Requirement
(from Art, History, Literature, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy or Theatre)
Humanities Core Elective 3
Total 3
Social and Behavioral Science Requirement
(from one of the following disciplines: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology):
Social Science Elective 3
Total 3
Natural and Physical Science Requirement
(lecture w/lab)
Natural and Physical Science Core Elective 3
Total 3
Total General Education Requirements 22-23
Technical Requirements
EMTC 123 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 8
EMTC 124 Emergency Medical Technician II 4
FRSC 100 Introduction to Fire Science 3
FRSC 111 Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy 3
FRSC 170 Introduction to Homeland Security 5
FRSC 211 Emergency Techniques for Hazardous Materials 3
HZMT 120 Chemical Spill & Release Response 4
Choose 11-12 Hours from the list below:
 11-12
FRSC 101 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention (3)  
FRSC 113 Building Construction for Fire Service (3)  
FRSC 115 Fire Investigation (3)  
FRSC 117 Fire Protection Equipment Alarm Systems (3)  
FRSC 153-156 Techniques in Strength Training (2)  
FRSC 201 Fire Administration I (3)  
FRSC 203 Fire Administration II (3)  
FRSC 205 Fire Inspection (3)  
FRSC 210 Building and Fire Codes (3)  
FRSC 214 Current Topics and Technology in Fire Science (3)  
FRSC 220 Fire Service Computer and Intelligent Machines (3)  
FRSC 225 Arson Intelligence (3)  
FRSC 230 Fire Service Instructional Methodology (3)  
FRSC 233 Industrial Fire Protection and Safety (3)  
FRSC 0272 Historical Foundations of the Fire Service (3)  
Total 41-42
Total hours required for an Associate in Applied Science in Fire Science/Fire-Fighter Degree 63-65

*See course description for prerequisite.
*Keep the following in mind when selecting electives: a minimum of 15 hours must be taken at this institution to be awarded this degree. EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) counts toward 8 hours credit in Fire Science with state certification. Courses taken at the U.S. Fire Administration for college credit are allowed for a maximum of 8 hours credit. Fire Academy Students who attend on-site, or approved for credit off-site, Fire Science courses at the National Emergency Training Center (Emmitsburg, Maryland) are eligible for credit. The maximum number of credit hours allowed towards a degree is eight hours. An official transcript must be sent to the KCKCC Admissions Office from the National Emergency Training Center. Copies of certificates, reproduced transcripts, or copies of records of attendance are not accepted in place of official documentation. Credit hours are equated at the rate of two days contact at the Center for one hour credit at KCKCC.