Fire Science Technology (A.A.S.)

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A.A.S. Degree: 69 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

EMT-101 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Credits: 6
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-108 Fire Behavior & Combustion Credits: 4
FST-109 Fire Hydraulics Credits: 3
FST-111 Strategy and Tactics Credits: 3
FST-117 Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
FST-120 Hazardous Materials Credits: 3
FST-210 Fire Department Officer Credits: 3 (or FST 110 )
FST-280 Capstone Assessment Credits: 2
FST-290 Co-Operative Ed/Intern/Related Elective Credits: Variable Credits: 1-3
FST Elective Credits: 3

Note:

FST electives: FST 210, FST 215, FST 230, or FST 275.

General Education Requirements

ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
English Elective or Communications Elective Credits: 3
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3 or HST 120
PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
Science Elective Credits: 4
TEC-108 Applied Technical Mathematics Credits: 3 (or MTH 105 or higher)
TEC-285 Occupational Seminar Credits: 1

Note:

As required by Missouri law, all degree programs must include instruction in both the U.S. and the Missouri State Constitution. This can be satisfied by either PLS 101 or HST 120 .