Fire Service Administration, AAS-T

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Overview

The Fire Sciences Department (FIRE) provides training and education for students wishing to begin a career in the fire service, attain a higher level of education, and/or prepare for career advancement.

Within the Fire Sciences Department, two degrees are offered:

The degree is designed to prepare those students wishing to enter the fire protection career as entry-level firefighters. It is a skills and certification-based program that prepares a student with the education, certifications, and affiliation, valued by fire service leaders.

The Fire Service Administration, AAS-T degree is designed for students who are currently working as career firefighters and wish to create the opportunity for upward mobility. The degree is academic-based and is primarily online in its delivery, suiting the needs of shift workers. The degree is fully transferable to bachelor-level programs.

By adding a third year of general education courses, students receiving the Fire Protection Technology, AAS degree can also obtain the Fire Service Administration, AAS-T degree. Achieving the AAS-T degree means not only being prepared for an entry-level fire-fighting position, but also lays the foundation for eventual advancement in the fire service.

Sample Career Options

Transfer and Degree Requirements

If you are considering a major in this emphasis by transferring to a four-year college or university in Washington state, our Sample Schedule is designed to provide you with faculty recommended courses to complete your Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA degree.

Your personal Educational Plan will vary based on many factors including:

The quarter you begin
How many classes/credits you can take in each quarter
Your Math and English placement
If you have credits you have already taken and plan to transfer them to SVC, visit the webpage
The college you are interested in transferring to
Other factors

To keep you on the best pathway, we encourage you to consult with the institution you want to transfer to as well as an SVC Academic Advisor, who will work with you to create a personalized Educational Plan and schedule that takes these factors into account.

For detailed information regarding the requirements that must be met to complete this degree, please review the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement information and details here:

Program Map

Program Maps are an integral part of the Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a recommended quarterly sequence of courses for a full-time student to earn this degree within two years. The courses align with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and is designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, required of all SVC students. Please consult with an SVC Advisor to schedule courses and develop your personal Educational Plan.

96 credits

First Year

Fall Quarter

FIRE 100 - Principles of Emergency Services Credits: (5)
FIRE 103 - Building Construction For Fire Protection Credits: (3)
FIRE 199 - Fire Service Internship Credits: (1)
FIRE 210 - Fundamentals of Fire Prevention Credits: (3)
CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: (2)
† ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 19

Winter Quarter

FIRE 101 - Fire Chemistry Credits: (3)
FIRE 211 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: (3)
FIRE 275 - Emergency Service Leadership Credits: (3)
FIRE 279 - Fire Services Safety & Survival Credits: (3)
Credits: