Catalog 2020-2021

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)

Basic Fire Company Officer TCC (Major Code: BF11)

Credential: Certificate
Campus Locations: Athens and Walton

Curriculum Outline

Basic Fire Company Officer Major

FRSC 1121Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

3

FRSC 2110Fire Service Hydraulics

3

FRSC 2130Fire Service Building Construction

3

FRSC 2141Incident Command

4

Total Credit Hours:13

 

Total Credit Hours: 13