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Fire Science Technology

FIRE-AS

Brian Frank, Dean, AC (727) 341-4143

The goal of this program is to prepare students with a scientific understanding of fire hazards and their control with emphasis on effective operating procedures at fires and other emergencies. General education courses are included to prepare the graduate to communicate and work effectively with all levels of society. The general college admission policy applies to all students entering the Fire Science Technology program.

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Complete SPC application.
2. Take SPC placement test.
3. Attend an advising session with the Lead Instructor, SEPSI Advisor or Dean.
 
SPECIAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an End-of-Program Assessment Examination

APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH CATALOG YEAR 20091 (0415) OR LATER
~ REFER TO CURRICULUM FILES FOR PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR REQUIREMENTS ~


GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (21 credits)
* Enhanced World View Requirement
ENC 1101 - COMPOSITION I or (Honors) 3
SPC 1017 - INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION 3
     or (SPC 1017H, SPC 1065, SPC 1608, or SPC 1608H)
* Humanities/Fine Arts Approved Course 3
Mathematics - One college level course with MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix 3
* Social & Behavioral Sciences Approved Course 3
PHI 2649 - APPLIED ETHICS IN PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONS 3
     or (PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1631 or PHI 2635)
CGS 1100 - MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3

SUPPORT COURSES (3 credits)
ENC 2210 - TECHNICAL WRITING 3

MAJOR COURSES (3 credits)
FFP 1109 - FIRE DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 3

Subplan A: FIRE INSPECTOR I (FISI) (33 credits)
FFP 1505 - FIRE PREVENTION 3
FFP 1540 - PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS I 3
FFP 2120 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FIRE SERVICE 3
FFP 2510 - FIRE CODES AND STANDARDS 3
FFP 2521 - BLUEPRINT READING AND PLANS REVIEW 3
Electives -  Any courses with a DSC or FFP prefix 18

OR
Subplan B: FIRE INSPECTOR II (FISII) (33 credits)
FFP 1111 - FIRE CHEMISTRY 3
FFP 2541 - PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS II 3
FFP 2610 - FIRE CAUSE AND ORIGIN DETERMINATION 3
FFP 2706 - FIRE SERVICE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 3
Electives -  Any courses with a DSC or FFP prefix 21

OR
Subplan C: FIRE OFFICER I (FOI) (33 credits)
FFP 1505 - FIRE PREVENTION 3
FFP 1540 - PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS I 3
FFP 1780 - COMPANY OFFICER 3
FFP 1824 - BASIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1
FFP 1825 - INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1
FFP 1832 - EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: BASIC CONCEPTS 1
FFP 2120 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FIRE SERVICE 3
FFP 2740 - FIRE SERVICE COURSE DELIVERY 3
FFP 2810 - FIRE FIGHTING TACTICS AND STRATEGY I 3
FFP 2811 - FIRE FIGHTING TACTICS AND STRATEGY II 3
Electives -  Any courses with a DSC or FFP prefix 9

OR
Subplan D: FIRE OFFICER II (FSOII) (33 credits)
FFP 1111 - FIRE CHEMISTRY 3
FFP 2610 - FIRE CAUSE AND ORIGIN DETERMINATION 3
FFP 2770 - ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES FOR THE FIRE SERVICE 3
FFP 2741 - FIRE SERVICE COURSE DESIGN 3
FFP 2781 - FIRE ADMINISTRATION 3
FFP 2706 - FIRE SERVICE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 3
Electives -  Any courses with a DSC or FFP prefix 15

OR
Subplan E: FIRE INVESTIGATOR I (FIVI) (33 credits)
FFP 1111 - FIRE CHEMISTRY 3
FFP 1540 - PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS I 3
FFP 2120 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FIRE SERVICE 3
FFP 2610 - FIRE CAUSE AND ORIGIN DETERMINATION 3
Electives -  Any courses with a DSC or FFP prefix 21

TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS
60

C&I 4/14/09 ~ BOT 5/19/09