Fire Science Admission Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age
• Complete College Placement Test (CPT)
• Completion of SCC application process
• Complete a physical examination from a licensed physician certifying ability to participate in continuous strenuous physical activity.

Programs

• Associate in Science Degree
• Fire Officer Programs
• Fire Safety Inspector Programs
• Fire Investigator I Certification
• Fire Fighting Certificate
• Driver (Pump) Operator Certification
• Fire Instructor Programs

Major Courses

• Fire Company Administration
• Fire Service Training Programs and Methods of Instruction
• Fire Service Tactics and Strategy
• Fire Prevention and Inspection
• Fire Protection Systems
• Characteristics of Building Construction
• Fire Protection Codes
• Fire Protection Plans Analysis/Blueprints
• Fire Investigation
• Water Distribution Systems Fundamentals
• Fire Service Finance

Support Courses

• Technical Writing
• Business Math or Algebra

General Education Courses

• English I
• Social Science Elective
• Technology and the Humanities for the 21st Century
• Physical Science
• Basic Computer Concepts

Students who have completed the Firefighters minimum standards or EMT program at SCC may be awarded physical education credit for training and experience. Up to 3 semester hours of non-duplicated credits may be awarded.

Did you know?

Although firefighters perform many duties independently, teamwork is a vital necessity for fire fighting.