Fire Science Technology [2016]

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Associate in Science Degree

(60 Credit Hours)

Program Manager

Steven Girk
941-752-5495
GirkS @SCF.edu

Program Goal

This A.S. Degree is designed to meet the needs of those just starting careers in fire science as well as those currently employed and interested in expanding their Fire Fighter career opportunities. This is an articulated program between Manatee Technical College (MTC), Suncoast Technical College (STC) and State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF). Students who wish to transfer credits from MTC or STC Fire Academies must have completed the fire science courses after the fall of 2019.

Students desiring to transfer into the SCF Public Safety Administration and Emergency Management BAS Degree should consult the SCF Catalog for required Pre-requisites. Students who desire to transfer to the University of Florida Fire and Emergency Services BS Degree Program, should contact the University of Florida for required prerequisites.

Admissions Requirements

1) A high school diploma

2) Pre-requisite Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance (3 credits)……………………………………………………………… 3

(This credit is awarded for FFP 1000 after enrollment as an SCF student, based on proof of the Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance awarded by the Office of the Fire Marshall of Florida, and is authorized by the Florida Statewide Articulation Agreement.)

General Academic Courses

(Offered by SCF)

Students may take these courses at any time during their program of study.

ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours)
Or higher level writing
MGF 1106 - Topics in Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
Or
MGF 1107 - Liberal Arts Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
Or higher level math
POS 1041 - American Government (3 Credit Hours)
PHI 2600 - Applied Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
Area V Natural Science: Choose from area V A.S. 3 Credit hours

Subtotal Credit Hours: 15

Program Specialization Courses

Please consult the course description section of the Catalog for any prerequisites.

These courses must be taken at SCF or another nationally accredited college.

FFP 1793 - Fire and Life Safety Educator (3 Credit Hours)
FFP 2111 - Fire Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)
FFP 2610 - Fire Investigation: Cause and Origin (3 Credit Hours)
FFP 2770 - Ethical and Legal Issues for the Fire Services (3 Credit Hours)
FFP 2811 - Firefighting Tactics and Strategies II (3 Credit Hours)
FFP 2706 - Public Information Officer (3 Credit Hours)
Courses offered cooperatively with Manatee Technical College (MTC) and Suncoast Technical College (STC).

Track Fire Officer I Courses
FFP 1740 - Fire Service Course Delivery (3 Credit Hours)
FFP 1810 - Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategies I (3 Credit Hours)
FFP 2120 - Building Construction for the Fire Service (3 Credit Hours)
FFP 2720 - Company Officer (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 30

Electives (12 Credit Hours)

Track Officer II Courses (Must take two):
FFP 1505 - Fire Prevention Practices (3 Credit Hours)
FFP 1540 - Private Fire Protection Systems I (3 Credit Hours)
FFP 2741 - Fire Service Course Design (3 Credit Hours)
Fire Inspector/Investigator courses (Must take one):
FFP 2510 - Codes and Standards (3 Credit Hours)
FFP 2521 - Construction Documents and Plans Review (3 Credit Hours)
FFP 2541 - Private Fire Protection Systems II (3 Credit Hours)
Fire Inspector/Investigator Courses (Must take one of the following: FFP 2510, 2521, or 2541)

Total Credit Hours 60

Note(s):

(*The above Fire Officer I and II courses and Fire Inspector/Investigator courses are offered cooperatively with STC and MTC at sites determined by STC/MTC/ SCF. They must be certified by SCF and taught by SCF approved instructors in order to be awarded college credits for the coursework. Records of the certified courses will be kept at all three schools, but the official records will be housed at SCF for the purpose of verifying credits are SACSCOC approved.)