State Board Approval Date:

03/02/95

Implementation Date:

Spring, 1995

Last Updated:

01/17/03

Fire Science, Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

Admissions

Standard Number: FSN3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

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

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a Degree program.

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

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

Evaluative Criteria

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

The requirements for admission to the Fire Science, Degree 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 degree granting institution; and

b.      proper completion of application and related procedures

 

Standard Number: FSN3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Fire Science,  Degree 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, Degree 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, Degree 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, Degree 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:  FSN3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of FSN3 and a CIP Code of 43.0203 are applied to the Fire Science, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code FSN3 and CIP Code 43.0203 to the Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

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

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

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

Standard Number: FSN3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Fire Science, Degree 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 FSN3 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, Degree program is assigned a Major Code of FSN3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Fire Science, Degree

Program Description

The Fire Science Associate of Applied Technology terminal degree 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 an AAT degree in Fire Science.

Course Code

General Core Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric I

[P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098

5

 0

0 

5

5

ENG 195

Technical Writing

[P] ENG 191 with a grade of C or better

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

5

0

0

5

(5)

ENG 193

Composition and Rhetoric II

[P] ENG 191 with a grade of C or better

5

 0

 0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

[P] ENG 191 with a grade of C or better

5

0

 0

5

(5)

MAT 191

College Algebra

[P] Program admission competency level

5

 0

 0

5

5

OR

MAT 196

Contemporary Math

[P] Porgram admisson level Math achievement

5

0

0

5

(5)

XXXxxx

General Core College-level Science Elective

5

0

0

5

5

PSY 191

Introductory Psychology

[P] Program admission

5

 0

 0

5

5

OR

SOC 191

Introduction to Sociology

[P] Program admission

5

0

0

0

(5)

Course Code

Occupational Course Name

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

FSC 101

Introduction to Fire Science

5

0

0

5

5

FSC 110

Fire Service Supervision and Leadership

5

0

0

5

5

FSC 121

Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics

4

2

0

6

5

FSC 132

Fire Service Instructor

4

2

0

6

5

FSC 161

Fire Service Safety and Loss Control

5

0

0

5

5

FSC 141

Hazardous Materials

5

0

0

5

5

FSC 145

Chemistry of Hazardous Materials

4

2

0

6

5

FSC 151

Fire Prevention and Inspection

4

2

0

6

5

FSC 201

Fire Service Management

5

0

0

5

5

FSC 210

Fire Service Hydraulics

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

FSC 241

Incident Command

4

2

0

6

5

FSC 260

Fire Service Information Management

5

0

0

5

5

FSC 270

Fire Investigation

4

2

0

6

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

XXX xxx

Electives

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

5

 

Program Final Exit Point

Fire Science, Degree

113 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

Appendix A

Accreditation and Certification

The Fire Science, Degree 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, Degree Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Fire Science, Degree 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, Degree 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

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric I

5

0

0

5

5

FSC 101

Introduction to Fire Science

5

0

0

5

5

 

TOTAL

11

4

0

15

13

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MAT 191

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 193

Composition and Rhetoric II

5

0

0

5

5

PSY 191

Introductory Psychology

5

0

0

5

5

 

TOTAL

15

0

0

15

15

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

FSC 110

Fire Service Supervision and Leadership

5

0

0

5

5

XXXxxx

Science Elective

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

5

XXXxxx

Core Elective

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

5

 

TOTAL

10

0

0

10

15

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

FSC 141

Hazardous Materials

5

0

0

5

5

FSC 121

Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics

4

2

0

6

5

FSC 132

Fire Service Instructor

4

2

0

6

5

 

TOTAL

13

4

0

17

15

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

FSC 145

Chemistry of Hazardous Materials

4

2

0

6

5

FSC 161

Fire Service Safety and Loss Control

5

0

0

5

5

FSC 151

Fire Prevention and Inspection

4

2

0

6

5

 

TOTAL

13

6

0

17

15

Sixth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

FSC 201

Fire Service Management

5

0

0

5

5

FSC 210

Fire Service Hydraulics

4

2

0

6

5

FSC 220

Fire Protection Systems

5

0

0

5

5

 

TOTAL

14

2

0

16

15

Seventh Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

FSC 230

Fire Service Building Construction

5

0

0

5

5

FSC 241

Incident Command

4

2

0

6

5

FSC 260

Fire Service Information Management

5

0

0

5

5

 

TOTAL

14

2

0

16

15

Eighth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

FSC 270

Fire Investigation

4

2

0

6

5

XXX

Electives

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

(5)+

5

 

TOTAL

4+

2+

0+

11

10

 

Appendix C

Fire Science, Degree

 

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

 

Updated: 09/28/04