Fire Science Technology - AAS
(60-64 total credit hours)
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Literacy - CIT 105 Introduction to Computers or OST 105 Introduction to Office Systems (or Competency demonstrated by exam) | 3 | All | |
| FIR 101 Basic Firefighting I | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| FIR 102 Basic Firefighting II | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| FIR 103 Basic Firefighting III | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| FIR 104 Basic Firefighting IV | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| Technical or FESHE Track Core/Elective course (rec. FIR 261 (FSE 201) for EKU transfer*) | 3 | Fall/Spring |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIR 105 Fire Suppression | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| FIR 106 Intro to Special Responses | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| FIR 107 Intro to Rescue & Patient Care | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| FIR 210 Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (elective) or Technical or FESHE Track Core/Elective course (rec. FIR 262 (FSE 120) for EKU transfer*) | 3 | Varies | |
| Written Communication General Education course (rec. ENG 101 Writing I) | 3 | All |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIR 212 Driver/Operator (Pumper) (elective) or Technical or FESHE Track Core/Elective course (rec. FIR 264 (FSE 101) for EKU transfer*) | 3 | Fall/Varies | |
| FIR 213 Driver/Operator (Aerial) (elective) or Technical or FESHE Track Core/Elective course (rec. FIR 265 (FSE 221) for EKU transfer*) | 3 | Fall/Varies | |
| FIR 220 Hazardous Materials Technician (elective) – Certificate option or Technical or FESHE Track Core/Elective course (rec. FIR 280 (FSE 225) for EKU transfer*) | 3 | Fall/Varies | |
| FIR 230 Emergency Medical Technician (elective) – Certificate option | 6 | Fall/Spring |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage or Humanities General Education course (rec. PHI 110 or SWK 106U for Paramedic AAS) | 3 | All | |
| Natural Science General Education course (rec. BIO 135 for Paramedic AAS or CHE 120 and CHE 125 for EKU transfer*) | 3 | All | |
| Quantitative Reasoning General Education course (rec. MAT 151 for Paramedic AAS or MAT 161 for EKU transfer*) | 3 | All | |
| Social/Behavioral Science General Education course (rec. PSY 110 for Paramedic AAS and EKU transfer*) | 3 | All | |
| Technical or FESHE Track Core/Elective course (rec. FIR 282 (FSE 223) for EKU transfer*) | 3 | Varies |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIR 198 Practicum | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| FIR 202 Fire Instructor I | 3 | Spring | |
| FIR 203 Fire Instructor II | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 205 Fire Officer I | 3 | Fall | |
| FIR 206 Fire Officer II | 3 | Spring | |
| FIR 215 Emergency Medical Responder ** | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 235 Special Topics in Fire Science (may take up to 3 credit hours cumulative) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 260 Principles of Emergency Services (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 261 Building Construction (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 262 Fire Behavior & Combustion (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 263 Fire Service Safety & Wellness (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 264 Fire Prevention (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 265 Fire Protection Systems (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 280 Legalities in the Fire Service (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 281 Fire Service Administration (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 282 Strategy and Tactics (Online Only) | 3 | Varies |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIR 260 Principles of Emergency Services (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 261 Building Construction (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 262 Fire Behavior & Combustion (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 263 Fire Service Safety & Wellness (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 264 Fire Prevention (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 265 Fire Protection Systems (Online Only) | 3 | Varies |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIR 280 Legalities in the Fire Service (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 281 Fire Service Administration (Online Only) | 3 | Varies | |
| FIR 282 Strategy and Tactics (Online Only) | 3 | Varies |
Notes
- EKU Transfer Information: EKU currently offers (3) Bachelor’s Programs: Fire, Arson, Explosion and Investigation; Fire Protection & Safety Engineering Technology; and, Fire Protection Administration. Students wishing to transfer credit to EKU should contact an advisor during their first semester of coursework. An EKU advisor may be reached at: onlinedegrees@eku.edu
- COM 181 or COM 252 also recommended for EKU transfer.
- * Other general education courses and electives may transfer depending on which bachelor’s program a student is seeking; however, there is a requisite amount of credit hours that must be completed and an upper division hours requirement that must be met at EKU. Consult an EKU advisor before enrolling.
- ** This course can only be counted once for a total of 3 credit hours – either as a part of the required coursework or an elective.
- At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum for any certificate, diploma or degree must be completed at the student’s home college.
Learn more about Gateway's General Education Offerings here.
Learn more about KCTCS General Education Offerings here.
KCTCS Catalog - Fire Science Technology - AAS
