Fire Science Technology - Fire Prevention Concentration Overview (AS 2195A)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science (CIP 1743020112)
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/CareerPathways/PublicSafety
Program Description
The Fire Science Technology AS degree program offered at Palm Beach State College meets the national model curriculum of the Fire and Emergency Service Higher Education (FESHE) initiative, the industry certification requirements of the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, and the high academic standards of Palm Beach State College. The program prepares students to face the many and varied challenges encountered in the fire and emergency services. This is accomplished by delivering quality instruction in a convenient and flexible manner. Depending on their career goals, students can pursue either the Fire Supervision Concentration or the Fire Prevention Concentration.
The Fire Prevention Concentration is appropriate for students seeking to become fire prevention professionals or for those already in the fire prevention workforce who wish to advance their careers. This version of the Fire Science Technology AS program is offered in a hybrid format; the majority of courses are offered online, while others must be delivered in-person. Students in this concentration can also take advantage of industry certification recognition. This approach considers students' professional achievements, granting college credits to those who have relevant work experience and hold certain state of Florida fire service certifications. Upon completion, students will possess not merely a regionally accredited associate's degree, but all the coursework needed to attain the following state of Florida fire service certifications: (1) Firesafety Inspector l, (2) Firesafety Inspector ll, and (3) Fire and Lifesafety Educator.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.pbsc.edu/ProgramLearningOutcomes.
Admission Requirements
- Have a standard high school diploma or GED; and
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.pbsc.edu/Admissions.
For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be completed in two years of full-time enrollment.
Location
The program is offered in a hybrid format, with in-person courses offered at the Lake Worth Campus. For select program courses, students may choose to complete an optional hands-on component in order to meet the fire service certification requirements of the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
For More Information
Sean Parr, Associate Professor, parrs@pbsc.edu, 561-868-3836
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Fire Prevention Concentration of the Fire Science Technology AS will have met the academic requirements to work in the following capacities in either the public or private sector:
- Firesafety Inspector
- Fire and Lifesafety Educator
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.pbsc.edu/Bachelors
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 to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/CareerCenter
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits: 18)
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History Since 1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| AMH2010 | United States History to1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| Choose Any Mathematics Area lll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 21)
| FFP1505 | Fire Prevention Practices (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1540 | Private Fire Protection Systems I (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2120 | Building Construction for the Fire Service (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2612 | Fire Behavior and Combustion (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1702 | Principles of Emergency Services (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2206 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1740 | Fire Service Course Delivery (AS) | 3 Credits |
Concentration Electives (Credits 21)
| FFP2741 | Fire Service Course Design (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1510 | Codes and Standards (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1793 | Fire and Lifesafety Educator I (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2521 | Construction Documents and Plans Review (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2541 | Private Fire Protections Systems II (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2770 | Ethical and Legal Issues for the Fire Service (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2794 | Fire and Lifesafety Educator II (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - (Credits: 15)
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1510 | Codes and Standards (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1702 | Principles of Emergency Services (AS) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| Choose Any Mathematics Area lll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Term Two - (Credits: 15)
| AMH2010 | United States History to1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| AMH2020 | United States History Since 1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1505 | Fire Prevention Practices (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2206 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2612 | Fire Behavior and Combustion (AS) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - (Credits: 15)
| FFP1540 | Private Fire Protection Systems I (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1740 | Fire Service Course Delivery (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1793 | Fire and Lifesafety Educator I (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2521 | Construction Documents and Plans Review (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Term Four - (Credits: 15)
| FFP2120 | Building Construction for the Fire Service (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2541 | Private Fire Protections Systems II (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2741 | Fire Service Course Design (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2770 | Ethical and Legal Issues for the Fire Service (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2794 | Fire and Lifesafety Educator II (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60