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Associate of Science Degree in Fire Science
The Fire Science program at the Blue Ridge CTC is a two-year course of study taught by a cadre of practicing fire service professionals and is designed to:
- Provide students with the knowledge and skills required to function effectively as entry-level management fire and rescue services personnel.
- Prepare individuals currently employed for advancement within the fire and rescue services profession.
- Prepare individuals to transition into the third year of a Baccalaureate Degree program.
The program provides a unique interactive learning environment where students can obtain classroom education, hands-on training, and practical experience through internships. Course offerings are scheduled to facilitate part-time students, as well as individuals that are employed full-time.
Students in the Fire Science Program are subject to the Community and Technical College’s requirements for admissions, basic skills testing, and appropriate course placement, including mandated remedial courses, which are not counted toward completion of the program. Blue Ridge CTC Catalog requirements regarding academic standards, student conduct, and graduation procedures also apply.
Curriculum for an Associate of Science Degree in Fire Science |
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| General Education |
19 |
| Fire Science Program Core |
42 |
| Restricted Electives |
3 |
Total Credit Hours Required |
64 |
| General Education | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
CGEN 100 Critical Thinking and Learning |
3 |
CGEN 101 Career Development |
1 |
COMM 202 Fundamentals of Speech OR CBUS 105 Business Communication |
3 |
ENGL 101 Written English |
3 |
MATH 100+ Any MATH 100 or above |
3 |
OFTC 102 Microsoft Office Apps Intro |
3 |
PSYC 203 Introduction to Psychology OR |
3 |
| Subtotal Credit Hours Required | 19 |
| Fire Science Program Core | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
CAHS 130 Chemistry for Fire and Safety |
4 |
EMSP 103 EMS Operations |
3 |
FSCI 102 Fire Prevention |
3 |
FSCI 110 Firefighter I |
3 |
FSCI 111 Firefighter II |
3 |
FSCI 112 Hazardous Materials I & II |
3 |
FSCI 114 Fire Officer I |
3 |
FSCI 230 Fire Investigation |
3 |
FSCI 292 Internship in Fire Science |
3 |
FSCI 295 Fire Science Degree Evaluation |
2 |
SAFT 151 Fundamentals of OSHA |
3 |
SAFT 205 Building Code and Inspection |
3 |
SAFT 210 Intro to Emergency Management |
3 |
SAFT 240 Industrial Fire Protection |
3 |
| Subtotal Credit Hours Required | 42 |
| Program Electives | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FSCI 113 Hazardous Materials III | 3 |
| FSCI 116 Fire Instructor I | 3 |
| FSCI 117 Fire Instructor II | 3 |
| FSCI 118 Fire Officer II | 3 |
| FSCI 119 Rapid Intervention | 3 |
| FSCI 120 Principles of Extrication | 3 |
| FSCI 121 Driver Operator-Pumper | 3 |
| FSCI 293 On-the-Job Training | 3 |
| Subtotal Credit Hours Required | 3 |
