Catalog 2010-2011, Final Edition

Apr 25, 2024

Catalog 2010-2011, Final Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Fire Science Technology, A.A.S.

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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
(AAS FS00)

This degree program is designed to prepare students for entry level occupations in the fire service as well as provide training and skills for individuals already employed in the fire service that are interested in career advancement.

Some of the classes in this degree include Firefighter I Academy, Strategy and Tactics, Fire Investigation I, and Occupational Health and Safety. Students wishing to further their education with a four-year degree have the opportunity to do so through selected university programs.

General Education Requirements: 19-20

Choose one of the following:

ENG 121 - English Composition I [CO1] Credits: 3
ENG 131 - Technical Writing I Credits: 3

Choose one of the following:

MAT 107 - Career Math Credits: 3
OR
MAT 108 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 4

Choose one class from the Behavioral & Social Sciences (GT-SS3) category of the A.A. Worksheet, (min of 3 credits).

Choose one class from either the History (GT HI1) or Economic & Political Science (GT SS1) category of the A.A. Worksheet (min of 3 credits).

Choose one of the following:

BIO 105 - Science of Biology [SC1] Credits: 4
BIO 106 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 4
CHE 101 - Intro to Chemistry I [SC1] Credits: 5
PHY 105 - Conceptual Physics [SC1] Credits: 4

Choose one of the following:

PHI 111 - Intro to Philosophy [AH3] Credits: 3
PHI 112 - Ethics [AH3] Credits: 3
PHI 113 - Logic [AH3] Credits: 3

Core Requirements: 30

FST 103 - Occupational Safety & Health for Fire Credits: 3
FST 105 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: 3
FST 106 - Fire Prevention Credits: 3
FST 110 - Job Placement and Assessment Credits: 3
FST 151 - Driver-Operator Credits: 3
FST 202 - Strategy and Tactics Credits: 3
FST 204 - Principles of Code Enforcement Credits: 3
FST 205 - Fire Investigation I Credits: 3
FST 206 - Fire Co Superv and Leadership Credits: 3
FST 251 - Legal Aspects of Fire Service Credits: 3
FST 289 - Capstone Credits: 3

Recommended Electives: 9-10

FST 101 - Firefighter II Credits: 6
FST 107 - Haz Mat Operations Level I Credits: 3
FST 126 - Vehicle Extrication Awareness Credits: 1
FST 127 - Vehicle Extrication Operation Credits: 2
FST 128 - Vehicle Extrication Tech Credits: 3
FST 160 - Physical Test Prep Course Credits: 3
FST 161 - Fire Behavior (Wildland) 2
FST 191 - Departmental Communications Credits: 1
FST 203 - Fire Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: 4
FST 207 - Firefight Strategy/Tactics II Credits: 3
FST 252 - Fire Investigation II Credits: 3
FST 253 - NIMS Credits: 3
FST 255 - Fire Service Management Credits: 3
FST 280 - Internship Credits: 1 to 6
FSW 100 - S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire Credits: 1
FSW 101 - S-130 Firefighting Training Credits: 2
CIS 118 - Intro PC Applications Credits: 3
SPA 101 - Conversational Spanish I Credits: 3

Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: 60

Students requesting credit for prior learning can contact the department advisors for details.

Fire Science Advisory Committee

Greg Boatman

Frederick/Firestone Fire Department

Luke Brigham

Student Representative

Michael Cerovski

Loveland Fire Department

Steve Charles

Berthoud Fire Department

Ryan Fuller

Evan Fire Department

Hugh Kane

Eaton Fire Department

Chris Klass

Johnstown Fire Department

Jim Klug

Frederick-Firestone Fire Department

Boyd Lebeda

Forest Service

Kevin Maloney

Union Colony Fire/Rescue Authority

Brian Martens

Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District

Del Maxfield

Student Representative/Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District

Barry Schaefer

Platte Valley Fire Protection District

Robert Standen

Evans Fire Department

Theresa Staples

Colorado Division of Fire Safety

Taw Tamlin

Fort Lupton Fire

Jerry Ward

Austin Weishel

Student Representative

Alerts

Fire Science Technology, A.A.S.

(Associate of Applied Science Degree) (AAS FS00)

General Education Requirements: 19-20

Choose one of the following:

Choose one of the following:

Choose one class from the Behavioral & Social Sciences (GT-SS3) category of the A.A. Worksheet, (min of 3 credits).

Choose one class from either the History (GT HI1) or Economic & Political Science (GT SS1) category of the A.A. Worksheet (min of 3 credits).

Choose one of the following:

Choose one of the following:

Core Requirements: 30

Recommended Electives: 9-10

Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: 60

Fire Science Advisory Committee

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
(AAS FS00)