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State Board Approval Date: |
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Implementation Date: |
Winter 1995 |
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Last Updated: |
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Fire Science, Diploma
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SPECIFIC
PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard Number:
FSN2-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission
requirements are implemented for the Fire Science, Diploma program.
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.
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)
Statewide
provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Fire Science,
Diploma program.
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.
Provisional
admission to the Fire Science, Diploma program is afforded those students who
do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission
requirements.
a. 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.
Standard Number:
FSN2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A Major
Code of FSN2 and a CIP Code of 43.0203 are applied to the Fire Science, Diploma
program.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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:
Fire
Science, Diploma
The Fire
Science Associate of Applied Technology terminal 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, ski9lls, 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 an AAT Diploma in Fire Science.
Course Code
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General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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Interpersonal
Relations and Professional Development [P] Provisional
admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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MAT 101 |
General Mathematics [P] MAT 097, or DTAE admission level |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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ENG 101 |
English [P] * |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Course Code |
Occupational Course Name |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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FSC 101 |
Introduction to Fire
Science |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 110 |
Fire Service
Supervision and Leadership |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 121 |
Fire Fighting
Strategy and Tactics |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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FSC 132 |
Fire Service
Instructor |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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FSC 161 |
Fire Service Safety
and Loss Control |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 141 |
Hazardous Materials |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 151 |
Fire Prevention and
Inspection |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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FSC 201 |
Fire Service
Management |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 210 |
Fire Service
Hydraulics |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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FSC 220 |
Fire Protection
Systems |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 230 |
|
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 241 |
Incident Command |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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FSC 260 |
Fire Service
Information Management |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 270 |
Fire Investigation |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Introduction to
Microcomputers [P] Provisional
admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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XXX xxx |
Electives |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
3 |
*[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
Program Final Exit Point
Fire Science, Diploma
89 minimum
quarter hours credit required for graduation
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).
General Information
Fire Science, Diploma Program Curriculum Model
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 institutes 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.
Course Code
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Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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EMP 100 |
Interpersonal
Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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MAT 101 |
General Mathematics |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction to
Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
4 |
0 |
18 |
16 |
Course Code
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Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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FSC 101 |
Introduction to Fire
Science |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 110 |
Fire Service
Supervision and Leadership |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 121 |
Fire Service
Strategy and Tactics |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 132 |
Fire Service
Instructor |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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TOTAL |
19 |
2 |
0 |
21 |
20 |
Course Code
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Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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FSC 161 |
Fire Service Safety
and Loss Control |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 141 |
Hazardous Materials |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 151 |
Fire Prevention and
Inspection |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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FSC 201 |
Fire Service
Management |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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TOTAL |
18 |
2 |
0 |
20 |
20 |
Course Code
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Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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FSC 210 |
Fire Science
Hydraulics |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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FSC 220 |
Fire Protection
Systems |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
FSC 230 |
|
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
FSC 241 |
Incident Command |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
|
TOTAL |
18 |
4 |
0 |
22 |
20 |
Course Code
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Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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FSC 260 |
Fire Service
Information Management |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 270 |
Fire Investigation |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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XXX |
Elective |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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TOTAL |
12 |
2 |
0 |
13 |
13 |
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
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