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Fire Science Administration

The Fire Science Administration option is intended for those who seek to transfer to a four year institution for the purpose of earning a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science. The program adheres to the core requirements of the Department of Homeland Security guidelines for fire science in the Fire and Emergency Service Higher Education (FESHE) model curriculum. Students completing this program may also earn certifications in Fire Code Enforcement. Students transferring to a four year school offering a bachelor of Fire Science will be entering the third year program and will have the ability to complete the degree on a four year plan.

 

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Meta Major: Business and Public Service, Public Safety Education and Training
Degree/Certificate: Associate in Science
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Code Course Credits
First Year / First Semester
ENG-101 English Composition I 3
FIR-101 Fundamentals of Fire Behavior/Protection2 3
FIR-102 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention/Fire Inspector I3 3
…-… Technology General Education Elective 2
CHM-120 Chemistry for Fire Protection 4
    15
Second Semester
ENG-102 English Composition II4 3
MTH-… Mathematics General Education Elective5 3
FIR-125 Fire Fighter Safety and Survival 3
FIR-202 Fire Investigation6 3
FIR-222 Fire Inspector II7 3
    15
Code Course Credits
Second Year / First Semester
FIR-201 Fire Protection Systems8 3
FIR-211 Building Construction for Fire Service8 3
FIR-225 Hydraulics8 3
SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology 3
MTH-111 Introduction to Statistics5 3
    15
Second Semester
FIR-252 Arson/Law and Court Procedures9 or
FIR-212 Fire Official10 3
FIR-231 Organization & Management of Fire Departments11 or  
FIR-235 NJ Fire Officer I12 3
POL-103 American Federal Government 3
PHL-131 Introduction to Ethics 3
…-… Humanities General Education Elective or  
…-… Social Science General Education Elective 3
    15
  Total Minimum Credits 60
1 Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites.
2 Certification as a Firefighter I by NJ Div. of Fire Safety is accepted an equivalent. National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Firefighter I certification may be accepted as equivalent based upon an evaluation of course hours.
3 Certification as a Firefighter I by NJ Div. of Fire Safety is accepted an equivalent. National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Firefighter I certification may be accepted as equivalent based upon an evaluation of course hours.
4 Prerequisite: ENG 101
5 Must test into College level Math or take all appropriate prerequisites
6 Prerequisite: FIR-102; The National Fire Academy (NFA), New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice (NJDCJ), or International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Fire Investigation classes may be accepted based upon evaluation of hours.
7 Prerequisite: FIR-102; Certification as a Fire Inspector by the NJ Div. of Fire Safety is accepted as an equivalent. National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications Fire Inspector II Certification may be accepted as equivalent based upon and evaluation of hours.
8 Prerequisite: FIR-101
9 FIR-252 Prerequisite: FIR-202
10 FIR-212 Prerequisite: FIR-222; Certification as a Fire Official by NJ Div. of Fire Safety is accepted as an equivalent.
11 FIR-231 Prerequisite: FIR-101 or FIR-102
12 FIR-235 Prerequisite: FIR-101; The National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NBFSPQ or Pro-Board) Fire Officer I certification may be accepted as equivalent based upon an evaluation of hours.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Explain the method by which fire and building codes enhance fire prevention and overall safety to building occupants.
  2. Discuss how organization structure in a fire or emergency department is used to deliver effective services for prevention, suppression and emergency operations.
  3. Understand the key benefits for investigating fire losses and how that applies to legal requirements under state law.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of hazard and risk exposure caused by fire and the methods used by management for effectively controlling this exposure to avoid or minimize unnecessary safety and health risks.

Special Program Information

Upon completion of the degree the students will have earned a minimum of 31 credits in General Education and 30 credits in technical content. Student will receive a certificate of completion for the educational requirement that meets New Jersey Uniform Fire Code certification requirements.

Employment Opportunities

  • Positions in municipal fire departments as career firefighters
    or support staff
  • Positions in fire inspection and code enforcement
  • Positions with fire alarm or sprinkler supply companies
    providing equipment and service for companies in need of
    such systems to comply with construction and use codes
  • Positions in the insurance industry in risk reduction and/or
    post incident investigation

Transfer Opportunities

  • Holy Family University

Contact Person

Office of the Dean of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

(856) 227-720 ext. 4448

Additional information

CIP Code

43.0202

Program Code

FRA.AS

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