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A.S. Degree, Fire Science Technology
Degree Type: A.S.
Major Code: FIRE-AS
CIP: 743020100
This program is designed to prepare graduates for responsible employment in various fire science career fields. Graduates may expect to find employment opportunities with public fire departments, insurance companies, industrial firms, governmental agencies, educational organizations and fire protection manufacturing and research groups. This degree program will enable persons currently employed in fire service to prepare themselves for more advanced positions.
The program includes the study of technical and General Education subjects sufficient to allow responsible employment and provide a base for those who wish to continue their formal education. The higher education track meets the requirements of the U.S. Department of Fire Administration's fire and emergency services higher education initiative for the national professional development model for firefighters. Students completing the Public Administration Track may be eligible to enter the upper division in the College of Health and Public Affairs in the major of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida.
This Associate in Science degree is transferable to the University of Central Florida's regional campuses offering the Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Check with the UCF regional offices for their local campus offerings. Completion of this degree program may qualify Fire Service employees for state educational incentive salary supplements. Students must complete a minimum of 15 credits of FFP prefix courses at Seminole Community College to qualify for this degree.
| Major Courses |
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| FFP1002 | Principles of Emergency Services
This course provides an overview to fire protection, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields, philosophy and history of fire protection/service, fire loss analysis, organization and function of public and private fire protection services, fire departments as part of local government, laws and regulations affecting the fire service, fire service nomenclature, specific fire protection functions, basic fire chemistry and physics, introduction to fire protection systems, introduction to fire strategy and tactics. This course must be completed with a grade of 70 percent (C) or higher to receive credit. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| The above course can only be completed at SCC, and will not be accepted from any other institution. |
| FFP1301 | Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems. In addition, the curriculum covers pump theory, pump rating, and pressure and vacuum gauges. Students will have to successfully complete FFP 1302 Apparatus Operations to be eligible to complete the State Pump Operator certification exam through the Florida State Fire College. This course must be completed with a grade of 70 percent (C) or higher to receive credit. | 3 |
| FFP1505 | Fire Prevention Practices
This course examines the structure and function of fire prevention organizations, conducting inspections, procedures and techniques of fire prevention, recognition and elimination of fire hazards, fire risk analysis as applied to municipal and industrial occupancies, public relations programs, including coordination with other agencies, public education and inspections practices. This course is required for the Florida Fire Officer I and Fire Safety Inspector certifications. | 3 |
| FFP1540 | Private Fire Protection Systems I
This course provides a study of fire protection alarm and extinguishing systems including design characteristics, operational theory and functional limitations and capabilities. There will be a comparative analysis of the various systems, including the standards governing systems. This course is required for the Fire Safety Inspector certification. | 3 |
| FFP1607 | Fire Behavior and Combustion
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled. This course is required for the U.S. Fire Administration Higher Education degree. This course must be completed with a grade of 70 percent (C) or higher to receive credit. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| The above course can only be completed at SCC, and will not be accepted from any other institution. |
| FFP1810 | Fire Service Strategy and Tactics I
This course presents the basic concepts of fire attack. It seeks to develop the thinking skills needed by a fire officer in evaluating fire ground situations and planning the necessary steps to insure efficient control of fire under an emergency situation. This course is required for the Florida Fire Officer I certification. | 3 |
| FFP2120 | Building Construction for the Fire Service
This course presents the fundamental concepts of building construction as they relate to how buildings burn. Students will learn how the ravages of fire affect wood, steel, concrete, and composite construction. Emphasis is on avoiding human injury in each type of construction. This course is required for the Fire Safety Inspector certification. | 3 |
Support Courses
Students must complete one of the three following tracks: |
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| Technology Track: |
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| Choose any additional eight FFP courses for a total of 24 credit hours. |
| Higher Education Track: |
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| FFP1780 | Fire Department Administration I
This course prepares participants for the responsibilities of an officer at the company level. It covers the day-to-day routine of operation of a fire company, matters ranging from station and vehicle maintenance scheduling to moral and grievance procedures. | 3 |
| FFP1801 | Introduction to Command
This course prepares the participant for the responsibilities of an officer at the fire company level. This course will discuss the incident command system (ICS) and includes discussion relating to emergency medical services and hazardous materials incidents. The program is designed for developing overall command capabilities in the prospective officer. This course is designed as a combination of I-200 Basic Incident Management System and the I-300 Intermediate Incident Management System courses found at the State Fire College. This course is required for the Florida Fire Officer I certification. | 3 |
| The above course can only be completed at SCC, and will not be accepted from any other institution. |
| FFP2109 | Occupational Safety and Health for the Fire Service
This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as they relate to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for fire stations, training sites, emergency vehicles, and emergency situations involving fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to establish and manage a safety program in an emergency service organization. This course must be completed with a grade of 70 percent (C) or higher to receive credit. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| The above course can only be completed at SCC, and will not be accepted from any other institution. |
| FFP2111 | Hazardous Materials Chemistry I
This course is designed to show the arson investigator the different forms of matter and energy, common substances, and how they relate to fires. The curriculum will discuss chemical formulas of flammable and combustible substances, and their bonding and separations. Other course material includes the different chemical reactions related to fire and oxidation. Particular emphasis will be placed on the specific substances used by arsonists to ignite and accelerate burnings. This course is a requirement for the Fire Investigator I, Fire Safety Inspector II, and Fire Officer II certifications through the Florida State Fire College. This course must be completed with a grade of 70 percent (C) or higher to receive credit. | 3 |
| FFP2610 | Fire Investigation I
This course is designed to enhance the fire investigator?s ability to detect and determine the origin and cause of a fire. Specific topics include fire behavior review, investigator ethics, building construction, ignition sources, reading fire patterns, and scene re-construction. Special topics include electrical fire investigation, woodland fires, vehicle fires, mobile home fires, RV, boat, and ship fires. This course is required for the Basic Fire Investigator, Senior Fire Safety Inspector, and Fire Officer II certifications. | 3 |
| FFP2611 | Fire Investigation II
This course is intended to provide the student with advanced knowledge on rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation and testifying. This course must be completed with a grade of 70 percent (C) or higher to receive credit. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| The above course can only be completed at SCC, and will not be accepted from any other institution. |
| FFP2670 | Legal and Ethical Issues for the Fire Service
This course deals with the entire spectrum of issues facing fire service leaders. The course will address labor relations, human rights and diversity, conflicts of interest, and frameworks for ethical decision-making. This course is required for the Fire Safety Inspector II certification. This course must be completed with a grade of 70 percent (C) or higher to receive credit. | 3 |
| FFP2720 | Company Officer
This course prepares the participant for the responsibilities of an officer at the fire company level. This course will assist fire officers in solving the varied problems and situations they will be required to manage effectively in today's fire service. Students will learn about the day-to-day routine of operations of a fire company, management theory, communication, motivation, station and vehicle maintenance, shift staffing, and grievance procedures. This course is required for the Florida Fire Officer I certification. | 3 |
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| CGS1060C | Basic Computer Concepts
This course provides an introductory study of computer topics. Students completing this course will have a solid understanding of how to use a personal computer, access information using the Internet, send and receive email, manage computer files, and utilize operating system tools. In addition, the student will receive hands-on experience with word processing software. This course utilizes classroom lectures and hands-on computer exercises. No prior experience with computers is assumed. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Economics (MACRO)
An introductory course covering the nature, scope and methods of economics, economic concepts and economic institutions. Emphasis is placed upon production, consumption, determination of prices, distribution of income, fiscal policy, national income determinants, money and banking, and comparative economic systems. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| FFP1780 | Fire Department Administration I
This course prepares participants for the responsibilities of an officer at the company level. It covers the day-to-day routine of operation of a fire company, matters ranging from station and vehicle maintenance scheduling to moral and grievance procedures. | 3 |
| FFP1801 | Introduction to Command
This course prepares the participant for the responsibilities of an officer at the fire company level. This course will discuss the incident command system (ICS) and includes discussion relating to emergency medical services and hazardous materials incidents. The program is designed for developing overall command capabilities in the prospective officer. This course is designed as a combination of I-200 Basic Incident Management System and the I-300 Intermediate Incident Management System courses found at the State Fire College. This course is required for the Florida Fire Officer I certification. | 3 |
| The above course can only be completed at SCC, and will not be accepted from any other institution. |
| FFP2109 | Occupational Safety and Health for the Fire Service
This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as they relate to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for fire stations, training sites, emergency vehicles, and emergency situations involving fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to establish and manage a safety program in an emergency service organization. This course must be completed with a grade of 70 percent (C) or higher to receive credit. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| FFP2610 | Fire Investigation I
This course is designed to enhance the fire investigator?s ability to detect and determine the origin and cause of a fire. Specific topics include fire behavior review, investigator ethics, building construction, ignition sources, reading fire patterns, and scene re-construction. Special topics include electrical fire investigation, woodland fires, vehicle fires, mobile home fires, RV, boat, and ship fires. This course is required for the Basic Fire Investigator, Senior Fire Safety Inspector, and Fire Officer II certifications. | 3 |
| FFP2670 | Legal and Ethical Issues for the Fire Service
This course deals with the entire spectrum of issues facing fire service leaders. The course will address labor relations, human rights and diversity, conflicts of interest, and frameworks for ethical decision-making. This course is required for the Fire Safety Inspector II certification. This course must be completed with a grade of 70 percent (C) or higher to receive credit. | 3 |
| PHY1020 | Physical Science
Concepts of Physics is a course for non-science students. Fundamental concepts of physics with application of everyday experience are covered. Topics include mechanics, energy, sound, electricity and light. Designed to give the student a working knowledge of the physical factors in our environment. | 3 |
| General Education Courses |
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| ENC1101 | English I
This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated, and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of C or higher. | 3 |
| ENC1102 | English II
In this course students develop the ability to read literary texts critically, to think logically and creatively, and to write and research effectively. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of C or higher. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
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| SPC1600 | Introduction to Oral Communication
The purpose of this course is to improve the basic skills of speaking and listening. Class exercises emphasize preparing and delivering public speeches, speaking with clarity and variety, and listening with literal and critical comprehension. | 3 |
| Students transferring to UCF under the Public Administration Articulation Agreement must complete ENC 1102. |
| Humanities General Education course | 3 |
| Social Science General Education course | 3 |
| Students transferring to UCF under the Public Administration Articulation Agreement must complete POS 2041 for the Social Sciences General Education course. |
| Mathematics or Science General Education course | 3 |
| Students transferring to UCF under the Public Administration Articulation Agreement must complete MAC 1105 for the Mathematics General Education course. |
| Note: If you choose a Science General Education course, due to state law, you must also complete any college preparatory Mathematics course(s), if any were required by your entry level test scores, before you can be awarded an associate degree. |
| Total Credits: | 60 |
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Did you know?
A full-time firefighter's salary ranges from $22,000 to $50,000 per year, while part-time firefighter's average $8 to $25 per hour. |
