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Associate-to-Bachelor's in Fire Sciences

1 Year
Duration
14
Courses
84
Credit Hours
$24,000
Total Cost

This track focuses on Fire Sciences, preparing students with the safety and response knowledge the field expects at the Associate-to-Bachelor's level.

Graduates are equipped to pursue relevant safety and emergency response career paths, with a self-paced format built for students balancing work and other commitments.

1
Core Courses
8 Courses
OSAFS-070
Fundamentals of Loss Control
Covers the foundational principles behind preventing workplace losses and incidents.
  • Loss prevention basics
  • Incident cost analysis
  • Workplace loss control programs
OSAFS-451
Introduction to Safety & Risk Analysis
Introduces methods for identifying and analyzing workplace safety risks.
  • Risk identification basics
  • Hazard analysis fundamentals
  • Risk assessment methodology
OSAFS-556
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
A broad orientation to the occupational safety and health field.
  • OSH regulatory overview
  • Workplace safety fundamentals
  • Occupational health basics
OSAFS-621
Introduction to Fire Sciences
Introduces the foundational science and principles behind fire behavior.
  • Fire behavior basics
  • Combustion fundamentals
  • Overview of fire science careers
OSAFS-791
Introduction to Rescue Techniques
Covers foundational rescue techniques used in emergency response.
  • Basic rescue procedures
  • Rescue equipment fundamentals
  • Scene safety in rescue operations
NS-810
Basic Human Physiology
Introduces how the human body responds to physical stress and injury.
  • Basic physiological systems
  • Body's stress response
  • Injury and recovery basics
OSAFS-811
Legal Perspective of Safety & Health
Covers the legal and regulatory framework governing workplace safety.
  • Safety regulation overview
  • Legal liability basics
  • Compliance requirements
OSAFS-860
Introduction to Hazardous Materials
Introduces the identification and handling of hazardous materials.
  • Hazmat classification basics
  • Safe handling procedures
  • Hazmat response fundamentals
2
Specialist Courses
6 Courses
FIS-068
Fire Suppression Practices
Covers the tactics and techniques used to suppress structural and wildland fires.
  • Fire suppression tactics
  • Water supply and hose operations
  • Suppression equipment fundamentals
FIS-213
Introduction to Fire Brigade
Introduces the structure and operations of organized fire brigade teams.
  • Fire brigade organization
  • Team roles and responsibilities
  • Brigade response protocols
FIS-278
Introduction to Fire Hydraulics
Introduces the principles of water flow and pressure used in firefighting.
  • Water flow fundamentals
  • Pump and pressure basics
  • Hydraulic calculations for firefighting
FIS-726
Introduction to Fire Science
A broad orientation to the fire science field and career paths.
  • History of fire science
  • Fire science career pathways
  • Overview of fire science specializations
FIS-739
Introduction to Fire Investigation
Introduces the methods used to determine the cause and origin of fires.
  • Fire cause determination basics
  • Evidence collection at fire scenes
  • Fire investigation reporting
FIS-885
Introduction to Fire Prevention
Covers strategies for preventing fires before they occur.
  • Fire prevention program basics
  • Building code fundamentals
  • Public fire safety education
$24,000
Total Program Cost
$286
Per Credit Hour
84
Total Credit Hours

Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.

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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.

01

Submit Your Application

Complete the online application with your basic and academic details.

02

Advisor Review

An admissions advisor reviews your application and any transfer credit.

03

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Receive your decision, complete enrollment, and start your first term.

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