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Aug 31, 2024
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2024-2025 College Catalog
Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE), AAS
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Conditional Enrollment Program
Department: Fire Science
Program/Major Code: AASFSC/FSC2
CIP Code: 43.0202
Duration in weeks: 80
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, the learner will be able to:
- Analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical chain reaction, the major phases of fire, and examine the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fire chemistry, combustion, extinguishing agents, and the foundation for fire fighting strategies and tactics.
- Identify indicators of collapse in various building construction methods, and identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety
- Identify why the fire service is focusing greater attention on the integration of risk management with incident management at all levels.
- Utilize the different types of personal protective equipment necessary to maintain a safe environment.
- Identify different techniques for handling a rescue.
- Appropriately manage and stabilize patients of all ages in emergency scenarios in a safe and legal manner.
Cohort Model Program
This program is not open entry and starts only when a cohort of students has been established.
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General Education Courses
General Education Note: Ensure that one general education CTE course fulfills one of the awareness categories:
Program Total: 61.75 Credits
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