Fire Science Technology

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Fire Science Technology

Certificate of Applied Science

Associate of Applied Science

The Fire Science Technology CAS and AAS prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the fields of fire protection and prevention.

Begin a Career in the field of Fire Protection and Prevention

The Fire Science Technology CAS and AAS prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the fields of fire protection and prevention. Students completing this degree will have a foundation for the fields of fire protection, prevention, or public education through the study of the organization and function of fire prevention, and suppression techniques, fire behavior, combustible materials, extinguishing agents, hazardous and toxic material, fire command and fire management. The student will acquire knowledge in the design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems; fire protection features in building design and construction, wildland fire behavior and firefighting techniques; fire service organization, fire prevention, and theories of fire control. Students who successfully complete this program will exhibit competency in fire safety, building construction, fire administration, hydraulics, and legal issues in the fire service.

Program Outcomes:

AAS

Explain the history and basic principles of the fire service
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with supervisors, peers, and the public
Explain the principles of fire development, cause and prevention
Explain the principles of fire control through the utilization of personnel, equipment, extinguishing agents on the fire ground
Apply knowledge of building construction, fire protection systems, and fire prevention codes to affect safer occupancies and fire control
Apply the theory and principles for the use of water in fire suppression activities, including hydraulic principles.

CAS

Explain the history and basic principles of the fire service
Identify the primary responsibilities of personnel in the varied roles in the fire service
Communicate and utilize interpersonal skills with supervisors, peers, and the public
Explain the principles of fire development, cause and prevention.
Describe the impact of the types of building construction as it relates to fire behavior
Prepare students to sit for the FIRE 101 and 102 NFPA 1001 and 1403 certifications required for all firefighters in the state of West Virginia.

Admission Requirements

The college adheres to an open admission policy which means applications with a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission. Applicants with neither a high school diploma nor GED may be admitted on a conditional basis.

For this program, students will be scheduled to complete a background check and a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning classes. Students who have been convicted of a felony or fail the drug screening are not eligible to participate in this program. Random drug screenings are a condition of continued employment as well as physical examinations

Want to learn more about this program?

Interested in learning more about the MCTC program? Send us a message and talk to our program coordinator.

Wendy Quattlebaum Director of Skilled Traded & Industrial Technologies