State Board Approval Date:	April 5, 2007
Implementation Date:	Spring 07
Last Updated:	11/18/2008

Fire Science, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Admission Requirements	FSN2-02-01
Provisional Program Admissions	FSN2-02-04
Program Numbering	FSN2-03-02
Program Course Consistency and Sequence	FSN2-03-03
Program Course List
Accreditation (Guide)	Appendix A
Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)	Appendix B
Suggested Equipment List (Guide)	Appendix C

Admissions

Standard Number: FSN2-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Fire Science, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Fire Science, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Fire Science, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Fire Science, Diploma program are:

a. attainment of 18 years of age;

b. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements

c. achievement of program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or acceptable SAT/ACT scores)

Admission of transfer students to the Fire Science program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited, diploma or Diploma granting institution; and

b. proper completion of application and related procedures

Standard Number: FSN2-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Fire Science, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Fire Science, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Fire Science, Diploma program are:

a. attainment of 18 years of age;

b. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements

c. achievement of program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or acceptable SAT/ACT scores)

All Fire Science, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Program Structure

Standard Number: FSN2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of FSN2 and a CIP Code of 43.0203 are applied to the Fire Science, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code FSN2 and CIP Code 43.0203 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each Diploma/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized Diploma/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each Diploma/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Diploma/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: FSN2-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Fire Science, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code FSN2 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Fire Science, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of FSN2, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Fire Science, Diploma

Program Description

The Fire Science Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a Diploma in Fire Science.

Course Code	General Core Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development [P] Provisional admission	3	0	0	3	3
MAT 101	General Mathematics [P] MAT 097, or DTAE admission level	5	0	0	5	5
ENG 101	English [P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels	5	0	0	5	5
Course Code	Occupational Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
FSC 101	Introduction to the Fire Service [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 110	Fire Administration - Supervision and Leadership [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 121	Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics [P] Program admission	5	0	0	0	5
FSC 132	Fire Service Instructor [P] Program admission	4	2	0	6	5
FSC 141	Hazardous Materials Operations [P] Program admission	4	2	0	6	5
FSC 151	Fire Prevention and Inspection [P] Program admission	4	2	0	6	5
FSC 161	Fire Service Safety and Loss Control [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 201	Fire Administration - Management [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 210	Fire Service Hydraulics [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 220	Fire Protection Systems [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 230	Fire Service Building Construction [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 241	Incident Command [P] Program admission	4	2	0	6	5
FSC 270	Fire/Arson Investigation [P] Program admission	4	2	0	6	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission	1	4	0	5	3
XXX xxx	Elective	(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	5

Program Final Exit Point

Fire Science, Diploma

86 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

Appendix A

Accreditation and Certification

The Fire Science, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

Appendix B

General Information

Fire Science, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Fire Science, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical colleges may implement the Fire Science, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
MAT 101	General Mathematics	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 101	Introduction to the Fire Service	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 110	Fire Administration - Supervision and Leadership	5	0	0	5	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
	TOTAL	16	4	0	20	18

Second Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
FSC 141	Hazardous Materials Operations	4	2	0	6	5
ENG 101	English	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 161	Fire Service Safety and Loss Control	5	0	0	5	5
	TOTAL	14	2	0	16	15

Third Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
FSC 132	Fire Service Instructor	4	2	0	6	5
FSC 220	Fire Protection Systems	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 230	Fire Service Building Construction	5	0	0	5	5
	TOTAL	14	2	0	16	15

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
FSC 121	Firefighting Strategy and Tactics	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 151	Fire Prevention and Inspection	4	2	0	6	5
FSC 201	Fire Administration - Management	5	0	0	5	5
	TOTAL	14	2	0	16	15

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
FSC 210	Fire Science Hydraulics	5	0	0	5	5
FSC 241	Incident Command	4	2	0	6	5
XXX xxx	Elective	5	0	0	5	5
	TOTAL	14	2	0	16	15

Sixth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
FSC 270	Fire/Arson Investigation	4	2	0	6	5
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3	0	0	3	3
	TOTAL	7	2	0	9	8

Appendix C

Fire Science, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List

1 inch binders

2 inch binders

3 inch binders

Appointment calendar

Audio visual equipment

Bookcase

Camera – instant type

Chalk

Chart board

Color printer

Computer 3.5 inch disks

Computer CD disks

Computer CD unit

Computer mouse

Computer desk

Computer lamp

Computer color monitor

Copy paper

Desk calendar

Envelopes

Erasable erasers

Erasable pens

Fax machine available for office operation

File cabinet

File folders

Labels

Labels for file

Laptop computer

Office chair

Office chair - extra

Office Computer, keyboard, monitor, speakers

Office table

Overhead projection

Paper clips

Paper punch

Paper shredder

Pencil sharpener

Pencils

Pens

Phone

Portable file cabinet

Printer

Printer paper

Projection screen

Projection unit for laptop

Pushpins

Replacement printer cartridges

Scanner

Scissors

Scotch tape

Scotch tape dispenser

Slide projector

Software – Microsoft Office Professional

Stapler

Steno pads

Storage boxes

Table and chairs for students

Tack board

Tape recorder

Telephone

Telephone directory

Thesaurus

Transparencies

Video Cassette tape player/recorder

Wall calendar

Wall Clock

Wastebasket

White board

Worktable

Posted: 05/20/07