Fire Technology, A.S.
Students completing this certificate will have completed the material required to apply for entrance into a Fire Academy. Some Academies may have additional requirements such as passing a physical abilities test. For specific requirements and further information, contact the Fire Academy you wish to attend.
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Design Your Future!
Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
MSJC General Education Option A
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| FIRE-101 | Introduction to Fire Technology | 3 |
| AJ-102 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| NUTR-101 | Introduction to Nutrition Science (formerly Nutrition and Foods) | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| FIRE-102 | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3 |
| EMS-501 | Emergency Medical Technician (formerly EMS-090) | 6 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| FIRE-122 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| FIRE-106 | Fundamentals of Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE-109 | Fundamentals of Fire Protection and Equipment | 3 |
| FIRE-115 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| COMM-104 or PHIL-112 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) or Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 |
| FIRE-121 | Fundamentals of Wild Land Fire Fighting | 3 |
| GEOG-108 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| GEOG-115 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
Note: AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
An Associate Degree in this program requires students to follow MSJC's General Education, Option A and complete all general education areas, all major requirements, and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSJC General Education Option A | 24 | |
| Required Core Courses | 18 | |
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| FIRE-101 | Introduction to Fire Technology | 3 |
| FIRE-102 | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE-106 | Fundamentals of Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE-109 | Fundamentals of Fire Protection and Equipment | 3 |
| FIRE-115 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE-122 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 6 units of the following: | 6 | |
| Emergency Medical Technician (formerly EMS-090) | ||
| Fire Apparatus and Equipment | ||
| Fundamentals of Fire Investigation | ||
| Fundamentals of Wild Land Fire Fighting | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience: Fire Technology (formerly FIRE-149) | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
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Note: There are no guaranteed positions for students completing these programs. Education and work experience required will vary by employer. The salary and benefits for specific occupations will be dependent on work experience, education, background, and employer.