Fire Science Technology (A.A.S.)

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A.A.S. Degree: 63 Hours

Career departments, volunteer departments and departments with both career and volunteer firefighters combine to comprise approximately 100 fire departments throughout southwest Missouri. The Fire Science Technology program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Career choices for Fire Science Technology students include the following: firefighter, fire inspector, fire instructor, fire investigator, fire protection systems installer, U.S. Forest Service, as well as various military branches. OTC graduates have employment opportunities locally, statewide, nationally and internationally. The program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).

OTC has developed procedures for evaluating past training experiences and certification; inquiries should be directed to the lead instructor or department chair.

Students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of the lead instructor or department chair of the FST program to determine courses appropriate for transfer.

This program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), 1812 Tyler Avenue, Stillwater, OK, 74078-8705, (405) 744-8303.

Fire Science Technology Program Requirements - 44 Credit Hours

EMS-101 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Credits: 7
FST-101 Principles Emergency Services Credits: 3
FST-102 Building Construction Credits: 3
FST-105 Introduction to Firefighter 1&2 Credits: 3
FST-106 Firefighter I and II Credits: 6
FST-107 Fire Prevention Credits: 3
FST-109 Fire Hydraulics Credits: 3
FST-110 Principle of Firefighter & Emergency Services Safety & Survival Credits: 3
FST-117 Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
FST-120 Hazardous Materials Credits: 3
FST-260 Technical Rescue Core Credits: 3
FST-280 Capstone Assessment Credits: 3
TEC-285 Occupational Seminar Credits: 1

General Education Requirements - 19 Credit Hours

The Missouri Department of Higher Education has identified a common set of general education courses that have been adopted statewide. These courses are called the “CORE 42.” CORE 42 courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Missouri public college or university to satisfy general education requirements.

Courses in knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicates courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.

Courses that do not have this designation may still transfer to public and private colleges and universities in Missouri and elsewhere, but students are encouraged to check the transfer equivalency website of the institution to which they plan to transfer to confirm.

Please refer to the MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.

Fire Science Technology (A.A.S.)

Fire Science Technology Program Requirements - 44 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements - 19 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

Written Communications - 3 Credit Hours

Oral/Written Communications - 3 Credit Hours

Natural Sciences - 4 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences - 6 Credit Hours