Fire Science Technology

“The College has reviewed the Fire Science Technology Program which includes the degree, the diploma and the technical certificates of credit listed below due to a decreasing number of graduates. As a result, the College has made the decision to terminate the degree, diploma, and certificates with a teach-out plan approved to conclude on April 29, 2021. We encourage you to visit GVTC at https://gvtcapp.tcsg.edu/GVTC/General/Courses.aspx to see available courses at other colleges within the Technical College System of Georgia.”

Mission Statement

Nature of the Work

Employment

Earnings

Student Learning Outcomes

Essential Functions

Program Expenses

Admission Requirements

Readmission Policy

Residency Policy

Fire Science Technology Diploma (Major Code: FST2)

Fire Science Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: FS13)

Basic Fire Company Officer TCC (Major Code: BF11)

Fire Officer I TCC (Major Code: FF31)

Fire Officer II TCC (Major Code: FF51)

Firefighter I TCC (Major Code: FF11)

Firefighter II TCC (Major Code: FF21)

Program Expenses

The Higher Education Act requires all colleges and universities to notify students and prospective students of the all program costs for which they will be responsible. Students will be responsible for the following expenses:

 

Admissions Fees

  • Nonrefundable application fee ($25)

Outside Vendor Fees Prior to Beginning FRSC Courses

  • Physical Examination (Approximately $125 for the Firefighter I and Firefighter II programs)
  • Personal Protective Equipment (Approximately $800 to rent for the Firefighter I and Firefighter II programs; personal/organizational gear is acceptable if it meets NFPA standards and passes inspection)
  • Uniform (Approximately $100 for Firefighter I and Firefighter II programs)

Semester Fees

  • Tuition ($100 per credit hour)
  • Accident Insurance Fee ($6 per term)
  • Campus Supply Fee ($40 per term)
  • Instruction Fee ($55 per term)
  • Lab Fees ($100 for the Firefighter I and Firefighter II programs)
  • Parking Fee ($20 per term)
  • Campus Safety Fee ($25 per term)
  • Registration Fee ($50 per term)
  • Student Activity Fee ($30 per term)
  • Technology Fee ($105 per term)

Throughout the Program

  • Textbooks (Approximately $180 for Firefighter I and II) (Approximately $200 a semester for degree)
  • Supply Fee (Varies — See course descriptions for exact amount)

These expenses are based on costs in effect at the time this catalog was published. Prices are subject to change.