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

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Student Learning Outcomes

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Readmission Policy

Residency Policy

Fire Science Technology Diploma (Major Code: FST2)

Fire Science Technology Diploma (Major Code: FST2)

Credential: Diploma
Campus Locations: Athens and Walton

Curriculum Outline

Academic Core

Total Credit Hours:

8-9

ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Students must choose one of the following courses:

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3
Total Credit Hours:		2-3

College Requirement

FSSE 1000	First Semester Seminar	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Fire Science Technology Major

FRSC 1100	Introduction to the Fire Service	3
FRSC 1110	Fire Administration: Supervision and Leadership	3
FRSC 1121	Firefighting Strategy and Tactics	3
FRSC 1132	Fire Service Instructor	4
FRSC 1141	Hazardous Materials Operations	4
FRSC 1151	Fire Prevention and Inspection	4
FRSC 1161	Fire Service Safety and Loss Control	3
FRSC 2100	Fire Administration Management	3
FRSC 2110	Fire Service Hydraulics	3
FRSC 2120	Fire Protection Systems	3
FRSC 2130	Fire Service Building Construction	3
FRSC 2141	Incident Command	4
FRSC 2170	Fire and Arson Investigation	4
Total Credit Hours:		44

 

Total Credit Hours: 55-56

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)