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2024 - 2025 Catalog
Fire Science Technology - AAS
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Program Code: AAS.25731 Each of the tracks in the Fire Science Technology Associate degree program is designed to provide vocational and technical skills which will provide the educational credentials for employment or promotional opportunities. Track 1: Fire Fighter Technician As a student you will embrace a wide range of knowledge leading to the control or prevention of fire and the handling of hazardous materials. As a Fire Fighter, you will respond to emergency calls, control and extinguish fires, mitigate hazards, protect life and property, and maintain equipment. You will be responsible for proper use and maintenance of equipment, educating the public, responding to emergencies and developing pre-incident plans to protect the community against loss of life and property. Track 2: Emergency Medical Services This program track is designed for the entering college student, the professional fire fighter and persons employed in a broad range of occupations related to fire science and safety. As an Emergency Medical Technician, you will provide basic emergency prehospital care to patients involved in accidents, injuries, or sudden illness. Places of employment include fire and police departments, rescue operations, ambulance services, hospitals, and industrial sites. Track 3: Leadership and Training Technical competency prepares students for managerial and leadership positions in municipal, industrial or business entities. You will provide the command and educational functions for public or private entities. Responsibiliites include all major functions at emergency scenes, training of personnel, safety and overall management of resources.
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Track One - Fire Fighter Technician
Total Semester Credits: 14
Total Semester Credits: 15
Total Semester Credits: 6
Fall Second Year:
- ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
ENG 112A , ENG 112H , ENG 112 or ENG 211 can be taken in place of ENG 113 - FST 102W - Firefighting Strategies and Tactics Credits: 3
- FST 206 - Confined Space Management & Rescue Credits: 4
- FST 301 - ICS and Resource Mgmt Fire Service Credits: 1
- POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3
POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W
Total Semester Credits: 14
Winter Second Year:
- ELE — Approved Electives Credits: 6
Take 6 credits from the approved electives list: CJ 187W , COM 202W , CST 133W , FST 120W , FST 202W , FST 206 , FST 208W , FST 240 , FST 307 , FST 308 , FST 332W , FST 338W , MGT 153W , MGT 243 , MGT 265 and PHL 203W - ELE — General Electives Credit: 4
- FST 219 - Fire Protection Hydraulics & Water Supply Credits: 3
Total Semester Credits: 13
Track Two - Emergency Medical Services
Total Semester Credits: 14
Total Semester Credits: 15
Total Semester Credits: 6
Fall Second Year:
ELE — General Electives Credit: 4 - ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
ENG 112A , ENG 112H , ENG 112 or ENG 211 can be taken in place of ENG 113 - FST 102W - Firefighting Strategies and Tactics Credits: 3
- FST 301 - ICS and Resource Mgmt Fire Service Credits: 1
- POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3
POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W
Total Semester Credits: 14
Total Semester Credits: 13
Track Three - Leadership and Training
Total Semester Credits: 14
Winter First Year:
- ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
ENG 112A , ENG 112H , ENG 112 or ENG 211 can be taken in place of ENG 113 - FST 104W - Arson Awareness Credits: 3
FST 230 can be taken in place of FST 104W - FST 202W - Fire Officer I Credits: 3
- POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3
POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W - PSY 101W - Psychology of Adjustment Credits: 3
PSY 211W can be taken in place of PSY 101W
Total Semester Credits: 15
Total Semester Credits: 6
Fall Second Year:
- ELE — Approved Elective Credits: 4
Take 4 credits from the approved electives list: CJ 187W , COM 202W , CST 133W , FST 120W , FST 202W , FST 206 , FST 208W , FST 240 , FST 301 , FST 307 , FST 308 , FST 332W , FST 338W , MGT 153W , MGT 243 , MGT 265 and PHL 203W - FST 102W - Firefighting Strategies and Tactics Credits: 3
- FST 204 - Fire Service Instructional Methodology Credits: 3
- FST 231 - Fire Service Law Credits: 3
- FST 301 - ICS and Resource Mgmt Fire Service Credits: 1
Total Semester Credits: 14
Winter Second Year:
ELE — Approved Elective Credits: 3
Take 3 credits from the approved electives list: CJ 187W , COM 202W , CST 133W , FST 120W , FST 202W , FST 206 , FST 208W , FST 240 , FST 301 , FST 307 , FST 308 , FST 332W , FST 338W , MGT 153W , MGT 243 , MGT 265 and PHL 203W - FST 203W - Fireground Management Credits: 3
MGT 245 can be taken in place of FST 203W - FST 219 - Fire Protection Hydraulics & Water Supply Credits: 3
- FST 280W - Company Officer I/II Credits: 4
Total Semester Credits: 13
Notations
- A “C” (2.0) minimum grade is required in all of the Fire Science Core courses (FST 101W , FST 102W , FST 103W , FST 105W , FST 107W , FST 205W , FST 219 , and FST 301 ) and Approved Electives for a degree.
- Track 1 and Track 3 Registration Details: The Fire Science Coordinator can provide you with the information you are looking for. Call (989) 686-9020 or email firesci@delta.edu.
- Track 2 Registration Details: The Delta College Fire Science Technology program webpage should be able to provide you with registration requirements. If you need assistance in your pursuit of a degree, contact the Fire Science Coordinator, call (989) 686-9020 or email firesci@delta.edu.
- Approved electives can be any combination of courses in the other tracks in this degree and other FST certificate options and those listed as approved electives.
- Academic credit for past training (credit by training) may be granted for State certified training. Contact the Fire Science Coordinator for information on credit for past training, call (989) 686-9020 or email firesci@delta.edu.
- 3 + 1 degree options are available. Contact you student success advisor for more information.
- General electives must be 100 level or above courses.
- Students pursuing Company Officer I & II (CO I & II) certification through the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council must complete the following courses: FST 102W , FST 120W , FST 211 , FST 280W , FST 301 , FST 307 . All FST courses required for CO I & II are registered with the MFFTC.
- Students pursuing Fire Officer III certification through the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council must complete FST 302 , FST 303 , and FST 308 . All FST courses required for Fire Officer III are registered with the MFFTC.
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