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)

Firefighter II TCC (Major Code: FF21)

Credential: Certificate
Campus Locations: Athens and Walton

Curriculum Outline

Firefighter II Major

FRSC 1050	Fire and Life Safety Educator I	3
FRSC 1060	Fire Prevention, Preparedness, and Maintenance	3
FRSC 1070	Introduction to Technical Rescue	4
FRSC 1080	Fireground Operations	3
Total Credit Hours:		13

Students must pass all courses with grades of C or higher.

 

Total Credit Hours: 13