Fire Science Technology - Fire Supervision Concentration Overview (AS 2195)
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 Supervision Concentration is appropriate for students seeking to enter or already in the fire and emergency services workforce who wish to promote up the ranks or otherwise advance their careers. This version of the Fire Science Technology AS program is offered online, accommodating the schedules of students who may also be working professionals. 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) Fire Service Instructor l and (2) Fire Officer l.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.pbsc.edu/ProgramLearningOutcomes.
Admission Requirements
- Have a standard high school diploma or GED; and
- Florida Firefighter Certification
- 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 coursework is offered online. 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 Supervision 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:
- Fire Service Instructor
- Fire Officer
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 |
Required Concentration Courses (Credits: 9)
| FFP1810 | Firefighting Strategy and Tactics 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2720 | Company Officer (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2811 | Firefighting Strategy and Tactics II (AS) | 3 Credits |
Concentration Electives (Credits: 12)
| EMS1158C | Emergency Medical Technician (AS) | 12 Credits |
| Or | |
| FFP1793 | Fire and Lifesafety Educator I (AS) | 3 Credits |
| And | |
| FFP2741 | Fire Service Course Design (AS) | 3 Credits |
| And | |
| FFP2770 | Ethical and Legal Issues for the Fire Service (AS) | 3 Credits |
| And | |
| 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 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| Choose Any Mathematics Area lll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| FFP1702 | Principles of Emergency Services (AS) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Term Two - (Credits: 15)
| EMS1158C or FFP1793 | 3 credits |
| FFP1505 | Fire Prevention Practices (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1810 | Firefighting Strategy and Tactics 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2206 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2612 | Fire Behavior and Combustion (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - (Credits: 15)
| FFP1540 | Private Fire Protection Systems I (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP1740 | Fire Service Course Delivery (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2720 | Company Officer (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FFP2811 | Firefighting Strategy and Tactics II (AS) | 3 Credits |
| 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 |
Term Four - (Credits: 15)
| FFP2120 | Building Construction for the Fire Service (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| EMS1158C or FFP2741 | 3 credits |
| EMS1158C or FFP2794 | 3 credits |
| EMS1158C or FFP2770 | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60