Fire Science Technology - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - FST)

The Fire Science Technology Associate of Applied Science degree teaches the complete set of skills needed in today’s changing fire service. Through coursework in fire and emergency services, students learn to plan for, respond to, and mitigate various emergency situations. Emphasis is on career advancement.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to obtain certification in basic wildland firefighting, hazardous materials emergency response, and first aid and CPR.
• Demonstrate an understanding of fire behavior; and demonstrate abilities in basic firefighter orientation, fitness, and safety, as well as in building construction, rescue, extrication, and basic extinguishment methods.
• Demonstrate entry-level firefighter skills required in ladder applications and in basic fire hose techniques and applications.
• Demonstrate an understanding of fire detection and sprinkler systems, basic causes and origins of fire, and fire education practices.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to obtain the Firefighter I and II Certification from the state of Arizona through a rigorous testing process.

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