Fire Science Technology (A.S.)

Student Alert: It is strongly recommended that students meet with the program manager or program advisor prior to enrollment. Please note that this program is not accepting new admissions or establishing new cohorts at this time. For additional information, contact Alexander Moody at (904) 381‑3506 or alexander.moody@fscj.edu.

The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Fire Science Technology offers students a sequence of courses designed to provide relevant technical knowledge needed to prepare for entry or advancement in the fire-service or in a related fire-protection field. Students have the option of earning the Fire Officer Supervisor (T.C.) while completing the degree.

Contact the Program Manager for more information about the Fire Science Cadet Academy (fall enrollment only).

Some of the topics covered include:

• Fire prevention
• Fire behavior and combustion
• Private fire protection systems
• Principles of emergency services
• Legal issues in fire service
• Fire chemistry
• Hydraulics
• Fire department administration

Industry Associations

• International Firefighters (IAFF), AFL-CIO, CLC
• The International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Professional Fire & Fraud Investigators Association (PFFIA)
• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
• Florida State Firefighter’s Association (FSFA)