Fire Service Management
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Fire Service Management can be used by professional firefighters for promotional opportunities within the Fire Services. The program provides courses for experienced professional firefighters who desire to learn advanced fireground tactics and strategy, building construction, practical incident command, supervisory training of personnel, public administration, basic finance, and human resource management. Students can select from a variety of fire science electives to meet their professional goals. The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Fire Service Management is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Fire Service Management (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3207
Total credits required
67-72
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate management principles as they pertain to evaluation, supervision, discipline, delegation, and assignments. (FSC119, FSC167, FSC202, FSC214, FSC215, FSC220, FSC231, FSC+++++, (CRE), (COM), [HU], [SB])
- Manage a variety of emergency incidents based on standard procedures.(FSC113,FSC119, FSC167, FSC204, FSC220, FSC231, FSC+++++, (CRE), (COM), [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Evaluate human resource practices including recruitment and selection, evaluation, compensation, supervision, and discipline of fire service personnel. (FSC119, FSC167, FSC214, FSC215, FSC220, FSC+++++, (CRE), (COM), [HU], [SB])
- Analyze the methods of providing for firefighter safety in a variety of incidents. (FSC113, FSC119, FSC167, FSC208, FSC220, FSC231, FSC+++++, (CRE), (COM), [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Demonstrate the critical thinking, mental, and emotional skills needed to manage emergency incidents. (FSC119, FSC167, FSC202, FSC204, FSC208, FSC215, FSC220, FSC+++++, (CRE), (COM), [FYC], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Practice industry accepted professional and ethical behavior related to fire service. (FSC119, FSC167, FSC202, FSC214, FSC215, FSC220, FSC+++++, (CRE), (COM), [FYC], [SB], [HU])
- Collaborate effectively with members of a team to achieve goals. (FSC119, FSC167, FSC202, FSC208, FSC215, FSC220, FSC231, FSC+++++, (CRE), (COM), [FYC], [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with members of diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner. (FSC215, FSC119, FSC167, FSC220, FSC+++++, (CRE), (COM), [FYC], [HU], [SB])
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 36-38 | |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| FSC113 | Introduction to Fire Suppression | 3 |
| FSC119 | Introduction Fire Service Ethics | 3 |
| FSC167 | Fire Captain Academy | 6 |
| FSC202 | Supervisory Training for Firefighters | 3 |
| FSC204 | Firefighting Tactics and Strategy | 3 |
| FSC208 | Firefighter Safety and Building Construction | 3 |
| FSC214 | Human Resource Management in Fire Service | 3 |
| FSC215 | Customer Service in the Public Sector | 3 |
| FSC220 | Fire Officer | 5 |
| FSC231 | Battalion Chief Academy | 3 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 3-9 | |
| Students should select 3-9 credit hours from the following courses in consultation with a Program Director. | ||
| FSC+++++ | Any Fire Science Technology course(s) | |
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 22-28 | |
| General Education Core | Credits: 12-18 | |
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | |
| AND | ||
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
| COM100 | is recommended. | |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking 3 OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment. | 0-3 | |
| Mathematics | Credits: 3-6 | |
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics (4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| MAT145 | College Mathematics with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT146 | College Mathematics with Review (6) OR | |
| Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematics area. | 3-6 | |
| General Education Distribution | Credits: 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area. | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences area. | ||
| SOC101 | is recommended. | |
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. | ||
| BIO100, | OR BIO160, OR (CHM130 AND CHM130LL) is recommended. | |
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