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Fire Science TechnologyDegree
Associate of Applied Science
DegreeOutcomes
Students completing the degreewill:
• Learn to identify, classify, analyze, and work in the elements
of the different theaters of firefighting and prevention.
• Identify and properly use the different equipment needed in
the different theaters of firefighting.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the ‘Diversity’ section of the general education
description of this college catalog for a list of approved courses.
Designated diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general
education or major requirements.
Communications 3 credits
English 3 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Science 6 credits
Recommended: chemistry
Social Science/Humanities 3 credits
U. S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 24 Credits
Core Requirements
FS 241 Fire Company Organization Management...........3
FT 101 Introduction to Fire Protection............................3
FT 125 Build Construction I. ...........................................3
FT 131 Hazardous Materials. ..........................................3
FT 243 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy.........................3
Total Core Requirements 15 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
12 additional credits required.
Choose from the following or other FS courses listed in the
catalog.
FS 285 Selected Topics in Fire Science...................... 0.5-6
FT 110 Basic Wildland Firefighting.................................3
FT 121 Fire Prevention I..................................................3
FT 122 Codes/Ordinances I. ............................................3
FT 291 Fire Administration.............................................3
Total Emphasis Requirements 12 Credits
Total Elective Requirements 9 Credits
Recommended: EMS 108 for six credits
Total Degree Requirements 60 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
For a suggested program sequence, please contact the academic
advisement office at 775-673-7062.