May 21, 2024
2023-2024 Online Catalog
2023-2024 Online Catalog
Fire Science Technology, A.A.S. |
Program Description
The Fire Science Technology Program provides the opportunity for in-depth study and critical thinking of fire suppression topics. It prepares the student for excellence in the fire service whether as a volunteer, industrial or career firefighter. Students develop a solid foundation to achieve increased levels of responsibility and leadership in the fire service of tomorrow.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Explain the organization and management of fire departments;
- Analyze hazardous material incidents and use information technology to develop written incident action plans that demonstrate an appropriate and logical process for safely protecting the public, property and environment;
- Identify fire ground conditions and select appropriate firefighting strategies;
- Utilize incident command to apply proper tactical assignments to achieve fire ground objectives;
- Demonstrate knowledge of fire prevention including fire detection and its causes, fire prevention systems, and building codes in written, verbal, and electronic formats;
- Apply problem-solving skills including the use of technology to specific fire ground situations;
- Demonstrate information literacy, familiarity, and effective application of technical information documents in the field of fire science technology;
- Evaluate the various issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of Fire Science Technology.
After Union College
Graduates with this degree will have the basic knowledge necessary to begin a challenging career in fire protection.
Fall Semester
- ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credit hours
- CST 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications 3 credit hours
- or higher 3 credit hours
- PSY 101 - General Psychology 3 credit hours
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OR
- SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology 3 credit hours
- 3 credit hours
Spring Semester
- ENG 122 - Introductory Technical and Business Writing 3 credit hours
- Gen Ed Requirement 3 credit hours
- FST 102 - Building Construction 3 credit hours
- 3 credit hours
- FST 106 - Fire Fighting Tactics 3 credit hours
Fall Semester
- Humanities Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
- 3 credit hours
- FST 109 - Fire Protection Systems 3 credit hours
- FST 113 - Fire Department Organization and Management 3 credit hours
- FST 218 - Fireground Strategies and Concepts 3 credit hours
Spring Semester
- FST 108 - Fire Hydraulics 3 credit hours
- FST 111 - Fire Causes and Detection 3 credit hours
- FST 112 - Emergency Rescue Operations 3 credit hours
- FST 119 - Incident Command 3 credit hours
- GOV 204 - Public Administration 3 credit hours