Associate in Science Degree Program
Fire Science and EMS
The Fire Technology and Administration Program provides advanced training and education that develops competent technicians who are, or will become, leaders in fire protection, prevention and administration. The program provides training and education for personnel of fire insurance companies and of industries involved in fire prevention and protection practices.
This program has been developed in cooperation with the Connecticut Fire Chiefs' Association, Connecticut Fire Marshals' Association, Connecticut Fire Department Instructors' Association, Connecticut State Firemen's Association, Public Safety Division of the Connecticut State Police Department, Factory Inspection Division of the Connecticut State Department of Labor, and Fire Insurance Companies.
| Learning Outcomes |
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Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct research on specific topics related to the Fire Service
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze various theories, techniques, and research related to the Fire Service
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the various aspects of the Fire Service
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology to process information to identify and address problems
- Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to address problems while working as part of a team
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| Course of Study¹ |
| First Semester |
LECT |
LAB |
CR |
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Composition |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Intro to Fire Technology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Second Semester |
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Literature and Composition |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Building Construction |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Fire Prevention and Inspection |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Concepts of Chemistry |
3 |
2 |
4 |
| Third Semester |
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Water Supply and Hydraulics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Emergency Medical Technician - Basic |
6 |
0 |
6 |
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Introduction to Physics OR |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
General Physics I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Fourth Semester |
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Codes and Standards |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Municipal Fire Administration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Sprinklers & Fixed Extinguishing Systems |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Strategy & Tactics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Free Elective* |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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