LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Fire Science Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0123 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
This degree program provides students with three options to pursue a fire
service career area. The first option, or subchoice, provides an individual
with the flexibility to continue their educational process to a four-year fire
science program. The National Fire Academy's intent is to align all two-year
degree granting fire science programs with institutions that provide a four-
year fire science degree. The second option follows a general fire service
career path and meets the state standards of the Michigan Fire Fighter
Training Council's Fire Fighter I and II certification process. This option
consists of selective admissions to the Regional Fire Training Center at
Lansing Community College. The third option enhances the promotional
opportunities for the veteran fire service employee. Courses provide a
versatile approach to fire service management. Not all courses in this program
transfer to all colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an
academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section
for skills assessment and advising information.
INFORMATION
Contact the Public Service Careers Department, Old Central Building, Room 232,
telephone number (517) 483-1570.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 36 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
CHEM 135 Chemistry in Society 4
FIRE 100 Prin of Emergency Services 3
FIRE 104 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3
FIRE 105 Fire/Hydraulics/Water Supply 4
FIRE 110 Fire Prevention 3
FIRE 112 Occ Safety & Hlth for Fire Svc 4
FIRE 115 Bldg Construction/Fire Protect 4
FIRE 125 Fire Protection Systems 4
FIRE 150 Strategy and Tactics 4
WRIT 124 Technical Writing 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 29-35 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 9-11 Credits
(See General Education Core Requirements for information on how to fulfill
these requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are
available for each core area.)
Communication Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3-4
Mathematics Core Area 3-4
Science Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
CHOICE 2: Computer Related 2-3 Credits
CABS 103 Internet Basics for Non-Majors 2
CABS 110 Intro to Microsoft Office 3
CISB 100 Intro Computer Info Systems 3
CHOICE 3: Fire Specialty (Choose one subchoice) 18-21 Credits
Subchoice 3A: National Fire Academy Curriculum
FIRE 122 Hazardous Materials Chemistry 4
FIRE 210 Fire Investigation I 4
FIRE 215 Fire Investigation II 3
FIRE 250 Fire Administration I 4
FIRE 260 Legal Aspects/Fire Service 4
PFFT 115 Emergency Services Fitness I (See Note 2) 1
PFFT 116 Emergency Services Fitness II (See Note 2) 1
Subchoice 3B: Fire Fighter (See Note 3)
FIRE 101 MI F.F.T.C. Basic Fire Lev I 9
FIRE 102 MI F.F.T.C. Basic Fire Lev II 7
PFFT 114 Advanced Circuit Training 2
Subchoice 3C: Fire Service Management
FIRE 220 Hazardous Materials/Fire Ser 4
FIRE 245 Fire Officer I & II 4
FIRE 250 Fire Administration I 4
FIRE 255 Fire Officer III & IV 4
PFFT 115 Emergency Services Fitness I (See Note 2) 1
PFFT 116 Emergency Services Fitness II (See Note 2) 1
MINIMUM TOTAL 65
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
2. PFFT 117 and/or PFFT 118 may be substituted.
3. This option includes the Fire Academy which is a selective admission
program. Students must meet admission requirements beyond those required
for admission to the college. Students with Michigan Fire Fighter I, or
I and II certification may be eligible to waive FIRE 101 and/or FIRE
102. Students should consult with a Fire Science program advisor
regarding this segment of the program.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
Subchoice 3A: National Fire Academy Curriculum
I II III IV
FIRE 100 CHEM 135 FIRE 105 FIRE 122
FIRE 104 FIRE 150 FIRE 112 FIRE 125
FIRE 110 FIRE 210 FIRE 215 FIRE 250
FIRE 115 WRIT 124 FIRE 260 Lim.Ch.1
PFFT 115 Lim.Ch.1 PFFT 116 Lim.Ch.2
Lim.Ch.1
Subchoice 3B: Fire Fighter
I II III IV
FIRE 101 FIRE 100 FIRE 105 CHEM 135
FIRE 102 FIRE 104 FIRE 110 FIRE 112
PFFT 114 WRIT 124 FIRE 115 FIRE 125
Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.1 FIRE 150
Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.2
Subchoice 3C: Fire Service Management
I II III IV
FIRE 100 CHEM 135 FIRE 105 FIRE 125
FIRE 104 FIRE 112 FIRE 245 FIRE 220
FIRE 110 FIRE 150 FIRE 250 FIRE 255
FIRE 115 PFFT 115 Lim.Ch.1 PFFT 116
Lim.Ch.1 WRIT 124 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.1
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