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Fire Science, AAAS

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A degree in Fire Science provides instruction in fire prevention methods, fire detection systems, fire codes, fire investigation, safety, salvage procedures, hazardous materials, pump operations, fire behavior, plans reading, and extinguishment. This program assists in qualifying firefighters for management positions with the Fire Service. Students need to be certified Firefighter I & II in the state of Michigan to begin the program.

Courses by Placement/Transfer

The following courses may be prerequisites for your program depending upon your placement scores or transfer evaluation. Advisors can assist you to integrate these into your program of study during your first semester at West Shore. Contact Student Services at 231.843.5510.

FYS 101 - First‐Year Seminar 2 credit hrs (Required for all first-time college students)
ENG 098 - Writing Essentials 3 credit hrs (Required if ENG 111 is required for the program)
MTH 021 - Algebra Essentials 2 credit hrs OR MTH 023 - Statistics Essentials 2 credit hrs OR MTH 025 - Quantitative Reasoning Essentials 2 credit hrs

Program of Study

Semester 1

COM 110 - Interpersonal Communications 3 credit hrs
ENG 111 - English Composition I 3 credit hrs
FIRE 201 - Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 credit hrs
FIRE 202 - Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 credit hrs
Choose one Humanities Elective 3 credit hrs

Total: 15 Credit Hrs | 15 Contact Hrs (min)

Semester 2

FIRE 203 - Fire Investigation I 3 credit hrs
FIRE 205 - Fire Prevention 3 credit hrs
FIRE 206 - Fire Protection and Water Supply 3 credit hrs
PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hrs
Choose one course from Communications , Humanities , Math , Science , or Social Science 3 credit hrs

Total: 15 Credit Hrs | 15 Contact Hrs (min)

Semester 3

FIRE 204 - Fire Investigation II 3 credit hrs
FIRE 207 - Fire Protection Systems 3 credit hrs
FIRE 208 - Hazard Materials Chemistry 3 credit hrs
FIRE 209 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services 3 credit hrs
FIRE 210 - Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services 3 credit hrs

Total: 15 Credit Hrs | 15 Contact Hrs

Semester 4

FIRE 211 - Principles of Emergency Services 3 credit hrs
FIRE 212 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administration 3 credit hrs
FIRE 213 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival 3 credit hrs
FIRE 214 - Strategy and Tactics 3 credit hrs
Choose one Math or Science course 3 credit hrs min

Total: 15 Credit Hrs | 15 Contact Hrs (min)

Degree Total: 60 Credit Hrs | 60 Contact Hrs (min)

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