Associate in Applied Science

Earn your degree in fire science technology

Career options

Firefighting
Hazmat emergency response
Investigation
Safety and prevention

Get a comprehensive overview of fire science technology with this 60-credit-hour associate's degree program. You’ll prepare for the fire department application process and for positions in industrial safety, fire prevention, insurance investigation, fire investigation, hazardous material spills and public education. The program is applicable to both current firefighters and fire officers, as well as those individuals interested in entering the fire service field.

Take classes in fundamentals of fire and emergency services, fire behavior and combustion, fire prevention principles, firefighting strategies and tactics, hazardous materials, emergency services safety, building construction for fire protection and more.

A.A.S. degree program plan

Program Overview

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Program learning outcomes

Determine the origin and causes of fires.
Apply skills to identify and solve firefighting problems.
Apply tactics and strategies to emergency fire incidents.
Respond to emergencies related to hazardous materials.
Demonstrate fire safety and emergency scene safety procedures.
Demonstrate fire prevention procedures and techniques.
Demonstrate knowledge of arson investigation procedures.
Demonstrate ability to function as a member of a team.
Demonstrate physical fitness and health consciousness.
Utilize technical fire protective and suppression equipment.
Effectively communicate within and outside the organization, in both written and oral formats.

Resources

Harper Career Paths: Fire Science Technology

Next steps

For more information about Fire Science Technology, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.