Also a Marketable Skills Achievement Award Program



The firefighter with a well-balanced educational background will be better prepared to serve and protect the community. Collin’s Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science is designed to give a broad perspective on various facets of providing fire protection. The program is applicable for students wishing to enter the fire service and for persons already employed as firefighters or in related career fields. Students acquire the technical knowledge needed to combat the fire problems created by modern living.

Full-time, full-paid firefighters employed by any political subdivision who are enrolled in fire science courses within Collin’s Fire Science program are exempt from paying tuition and laboratory fees for credit courses.

Students planning to transfer to a college or university should check with the Collin academic advisor prior to beginning this program.

Students completing the Basic Firefighter Certificate program (Fire Academy) are eligible to take the State Certification Exam for Basic Firefighter.

Students interested in enrolling in the Fire Academy should contact the Fire Science Office at 972.548.6836.

Additional information may be obtained from the Director of Fire Science or the Health Sciences and Emergency Services Office or at the Fire Science website: http://www.ccccd.edu/firescience.


FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES / CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS STATEMENT
Regulations governing this program require all applicants to meet specific functional abilities – some are without accommodations – for admission and / or successful completion of the program. The specific functional requirements are found in the Functional Abilities / Core Performance Standards documents provided in the program information and application packets. Students who think they may not be able to meet the functional standards and need accommodation are encouraged to contact the ACCESS department or Program Director as soon as this program is of interest.


ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION COURSES
     • Have proof of high school graduation or GED
     • Complete program application
     • Complete Compass Reading Diagnostic Test (Minimum score 75);
       Compass Pre-Algebra Test (Minimum score 72)
     • Complete the physical ability exam and personal interview scheduled
        through the Program Director
     • Candidates to the Fire Academy must be in good academic standing
     • Criminal history check
     • Applicant must be in academic good standing with a 2.0 or higher GPA

Registration is by permission only. Additional information may be obtained from the Director of Fire Science or the Health Sciences and Emergency Services Office or at the Fire Science website: http://www.ccccd.edu/firescience.


Career Options
Today’s fire protection responsibilities provide new and exciting challenges in both the public and private sectors. Students enrolled in the Fire Science program prepare for occupations involving fire suppression, investigation, prevention and education. These challenging job opportunities include:
     Fire Department Officer
     Fire Equipment Sales and Service Representative
     Firefighter
     Hazardous Material Team Member
     Industrial Fire Protection Technician
     Municipal Emergency Administrator
     Safety Technician



AAS – Basic Firefighter Certification
67 credit hours

Note: Preferred core choices are underlined.  See other options in AAS core, unless otherwise noted.

AAS – Fire Officer Certification Specialization
62 credit hours

Note: Preferred core choices are underlined.  See other options in AAS core, unless otherwise noted.

CERTIFICATES

Basic Firefighter Certificate
29 credit hours

Fire Officer Certificate
18 credit hours

MARKETABLE SKILLS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Some of the courses in this award programs may require prerequisites. Please check the course descriptions.

MSAA – Fire Officer Candidate
9 credit hours

Note: The second digit in a course number indicates the number of credit hours
for that course.