Last Updated
3/22/2022 12:04:56 PM
Fire Science, Associate in Applied Science
Total Program Credits: 65
The Fire Science program is designed for individuals pursuing a career in fire service and related fields. Some fire departments offer hiring, promotional, and salary incentives to associate degree program graduates. This program is based on the curriculum recommended by the Fire Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) division of the United States Fire Administration (USFA).
Other areas of employment for Fire Science graduates include fire equipment sales and service, municipal fire protection, fire prevention inspection in industry and architectural firms, investigation for insurance companies and emergency medical services. Upon petition, students who have completed programs approved by the Illinois State Fire Marshall’s Office will be granted equivalent credit toward an associate’s degree in Fire Science.
Courses from this program may transfer into Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Management, and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) Bachelor of Science in Fire & Emergency Response Management, after review with a program advisor. For more information, go to: http://architecture.siu.edu/undergraduate/psm for SIUC and https://uwosh.edu/oce/online-degree-and-certificate-programs/fire-and-emergency-response-management/ for UWO. In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university in which you wish to transfer.
Stackable Certificate:
Emergency Medical Technician CertificateFire Science Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Fire Science program, the graduate will be able to:
- identify the fundamental knowledge of firefighting according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education;
- define the roles and responsibility of a fire officer according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education;
- explain hydraulics in emergency services according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education;
- describe methods of fire investigation in emergency services according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education;
- summarize chemistry of hazardous materials in emergency services according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education;
- explain legal aspects of emergency services according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education;
- explain safety in emergency services according to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education;
- identify the components and key terms of the National Incident Management System according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
- define the roles and responsibilities of being an Emergency Medical Technician according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
(Fall 2021)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
Students should enroll in all FIR courses for that given semester, as first year courses are required to complete second year FIR courses.
| EMS 131 ◊ # Emergency Medical Technician | Core Course | 8 |
| FIR 101 ◊ National Incident Management System (NIMS) | Core Course | 1 |
| FIR 111 Principles of Emergency Services | Core Course | 2 |
| FIR 112 Fire Behavior & Combustion | Core Course | 2 |
| FIR 113 Fire Prevention | Core Course | 2 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer). |
| FIR 102 ◊ Basic ICS and Application Towards Single Resource & Initial Action Incidents | Core Course | 1 |
| FIR 114 ◊ Building Construction for Fire Protection | Core Course | 3 |
| FIR 115 Fire Protection Systems | Core Course | 2 |
| FIR 116 Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Safety & Survival | Core Course | 2 |
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| MAT 101 ◊ # Quantitative Literacy | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| MAT 102 ◊ # Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Credits | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 6 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
| FIR 202 ◊ # Fire Service Strategy & Tactics | Core Course | 3 |
| FIR 210 ◊ # Fire Investigation I | Core Course | 3 |
| FIR 231 ◊ # Hazardous Materials Chemistry | Core Course | 3 |
| FIR 251 # Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services | Core Course | 2 |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential) |
| FIR 203 ◊ # Fire & Emergency Services Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| FIR 218 # Fire Investigation II | Core Course | 3 |
| FIR 221 ◊ # Fire Protection Hydraulics & Water Supply | Core Course | 3 |
| FIR 241 ◊ # Legal Aspects of Emergency Services | Core Course | 3 |
| PSC 150 ◊ American National Politics | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential) |
| FIR 261 # Fire Service Practicum | Core Course | 1 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 1 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.) |
See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Triton-College-Catalog/Applied-Science-Programs/Associate-in-Applied-Science-Degree-Requirements
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required for each FIR and EMS course.
See FIR course descriptions.
Chairperson: William Justiz, Ext. 3653