Fire Science Technology A.A.S. - Career Degree

Advance your fire service career

With an Associate in Applied Science in fire science technology, you learn why fires spread and how. This knowledge and the real-world skills you obtain throughout this program prepare you to assist people in need.
Become an expert in the basic principles of saving lives while conducting highly needed emergency services. Some skills you develop include:

fire assessment and dynamics
fire operations, tactics & strategies
fire investigation
pre-fire planning
basic engine and truck company operations

What can you do with an A.A.S. in Fire Science Technology?

Whether you’re just starting out or have a background in firefighting, this Associate in Applied Science in fire science technology will give you skills in the chemistry and dynamics of fire.

Learn skills needed to obtain different positions in the fire service, the highest being a fire chief and get an in-depth understanding of how to lessen the impact of loss and destruction in emergency and disaster situations.

Start right away with your associate degree in roles such as:

firefighter
fire training officer
safety advocate
public educator
arson investigator
wildland firefighter

With additional education and experience, you can help people as a:

fire lieutenant
battalion fire chief
deputy fire chief
fire chief
civilian fire protection engineer

Because the program is Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE)-accredited, you take courses recognized by the National Fire Academy (NFA). Sign up with the NFA to receive dual credit for several of the classes you take while obtaining your degree.

Highlights

Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE)-Accredited

Courses Students will sign up with National Fire Academy (NFA) and get dual credit for completing certain classes.
WIOA Program

Eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-awarded vouchers.
Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.
Career Degree

Earn an associate degree in 2 years and gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills.
Program Length: 2 Years

Full-time students finish in 2 years.

Career Outlook

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $37,426
  
  Median
  
  $81,024
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $177,795
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $17.98
  
  Median
  
  $38.95
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $85.47
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  29.44%
  
  Certificate
  
  27.49%
  
  Some college
  
  26.01%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  12.82%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  2.19%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  2.04%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $38,439
  
  Median
  
  $76,765
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $114,825
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $18.47
  
  Median
  
  $36.90
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $55.20
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  45.25%
  
  Certificate
  
  24.6%
  
  Some college
  
  19.5%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  7.15%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  0.43%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  2.96%
  
  Doctorate
  
  0.1%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $76,737
  
  Median
  
  $117,847
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $151,433
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $36.89
  
  Median
  
  $56.65
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $72.80
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  32.3%
  
  Certificate
  
  18.72%
  
  Some college
  
  11.76%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  23.84%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  13.24%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  0.02%
  
  Doctorate
  
  0.12%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $62,503
  
  Median
  
  $62,620
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $99,794
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $30.05
  
  Median
  
  $30.10
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $47.97
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  31.63%
  
  Certificate
  
  8.92%
  
  Some college
  
  17.52%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  17.9%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  24.03%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).

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Course Code	Course Title	Credits
CLC 120	CLC 120 College Success Seminar Class Description This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.	2
ENG 120	ENG 120 Technical Composition I Class Description A beginning college level writing course. Emphasis is on writing with conciseness, precision and objectivity. Specifically covered are business letters, memoranda, periodic reports, descriptions of mechanisms and processes, instructions and proposals. A variety of business and technical communication projects are completed, all based on practical situations in the students' fields of study. Graphic elements/unit on publishing technology.	3
MTH 114	MTH 114 Applied Mathematics Class Description This course explores the basic principles of mathematics with an emphasis on career technical applications. Operations of signed numbers including integers fractions and decimals are studied. Further areas of study include ratios, proportions, percentages, measuring systems, unit conversions, precision, accuracy, scientific notation introductory algebra and practical geometry.	3
CIT 119	CIT 119 Introduction to Office Software Class Description This course is a hands-on course for students wanting to learn the basics of productivity software including: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Basic operating system tasks will also be presented. Software used for this class includes a current version of Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. NOTE: This course is not intended for CIT majors and does not apply towards any CIT degree or certificate.	3
FST 111	FST 111 Introduction to Fire Service Class Description This course provides an overview of fire protection and emergency services, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields. This course further address topics including the culture and history of emergency services, fire loss analysis, along with the organization and function of public and private fire protection services. Additional insight will be provided on the topics of fire departments as part of local government, laws and regulations affecting the fire service, fire service nomenclature, and specific fire protection functions. Other topics will include basic fire chemistry and physics, introduction to fire protection systems, introduction to fire strategy and tactics, and life safety initiatives. Note: Individuals with greater than one year firefighter experience are not eligible for credit.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	CLC 120
Course Title	CLC 120 College Success Seminar Class Description This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.
Credits	2

Course Highlights
Course Code	ENG 120
Course Title	ENG 120 Technical Composition I Class Description A beginning college level writing course. Emphasis is on writing with conciseness, precision and objectivity. Specifically covered are business letters, memoranda, periodic reports, descriptions of mechanisms and processes, instructions and proposals. A variety of business and technical communication projects are completed, all based on practical situations in the students' fields of study. Graphic elements/unit on publishing technology.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	MTH 114
Course Title	MTH 114 Applied Mathematics Class Description This course explores the basic principles of mathematics with an emphasis on career technical applications. Operations of signed numbers including integers fractions and decimals are studied. Further areas of study include ratios, proportions, percentages, measuring systems, unit conversions, precision, accuracy, scientific notation introductory algebra and practical geometry.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	CIT 119
Course Title	CIT 119 Introduction to Office Software Class Description This course is a hands-on course for students wanting to learn the basics of productivity software including: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Basic operating system tasks will also be presented. Software used for this class includes a current version of Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. NOTE: This course is not intended for CIT majors and does not apply towards any CIT degree or certificate.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 111
Course Title	FST 111 Introduction to Fire Service Class Description This course provides an overview of fire protection and emergency services, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields. This course further address topics including the culture and history of emergency services, fire loss analysis, along with the organization and function of public and private fire protection services. Additional insight will be provided on the topics of fire departments as part of local government, laws and regulations affecting the fire service, fire service nomenclature, and specific fire protection functions. Other topics will include basic fire chemistry and physics, introduction to fire protection systems, introduction to fire strategy and tactics, and life safety initiatives. Note: Individuals with greater than one year firefighter experience are not eligible for credit.
Credits	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
CMM 121	CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech Class Description For students interested in improving their oral communication competency. This course combines a theoretical basis with practical verbal and nonverbal skills to enhance public speaking effectiveness. Students learn how to develop, research, organize, adapt, deliver and critique messages.	3
PHY 120	PHY 120 Practical Aspects of Physics Class Description This is a one semester lecture-discussion course supplemented with demonstrations and laboratory designed primarily for non-science students. It stresses some fundamental concepts in physics as applied to everyday situations. A verbal rather than a mathematical approach will be emphasized.	4
FST 180	FST 180 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival Class Description This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighters life safety initiatives focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services.	3
FST 173	FST 173 Fire Instructor I Class Description This course is designed to meet the needs of those individuals who wish to learn the techniques of instructing in the fire service. It is structured to provide basic information about human relations in the classroom environment, methods of teaching, and the proper method of writing lesson plans. Areas covered include: Orientation and description of the instructor's job, roles and responsibilities of the fire service instructor, concepts of learning, human factors in learning, oral communications, methods of instruction, lesson plans, instructional materials, organizing the learning environment, testing and evaluation, records and reports, and practical application. Persons currently recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) as a firefighter are eligible to challenge the OSFM end-of-course exam. NOTE: FST 111 and/or one year active service experience in the fire service is recommended.	3
FST 174	FST 174 Fire Instructor II Class Description This course is a continuation of FST 173. Teaches advance principles and techniques of instruction. This course is structured to provide information about human relationships in the teaching-learning environment, methods of lesson and course development. Materials covered will include performance objectives, instructional materials development, evaluation and references. Recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshal towards Instructor 2/Company Officer certification.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	CMM 121
Course Title	CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech Class Description For students interested in improving their oral communication competency. This course combines a theoretical basis with practical verbal and nonverbal skills to enhance public speaking effectiveness. Students learn how to develop, research, organize, adapt, deliver and critique messages.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	PHY 120
Course Title	PHY 120 Practical Aspects of Physics Class Description This is a one semester lecture-discussion course supplemented with demonstrations and laboratory designed primarily for non-science students. It stresses some fundamental concepts in physics as applied to everyday situations. A verbal rather than a mathematical approach will be emphasized.
Credits	4

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 180
Course Title	FST 180 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival Class Description This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighters life safety initiatives focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 173
Course Title	FST 173 Fire Instructor I Class Description This course is designed to meet the needs of those individuals who wish to learn the techniques of instructing in the fire service. It is structured to provide basic information about human relations in the classroom environment, methods of teaching, and the proper method of writing lesson plans. Areas covered include: Orientation and description of the instructor's job, roles and responsibilities of the fire service instructor, concepts of learning, human factors in learning, oral communications, methods of instruction, lesson plans, instructional materials, organizing the learning environment, testing and evaluation, records and reports, and practical application. Persons currently recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) as a firefighter are eligible to challenge the OSFM end-of-course exam. NOTE: FST 111 and/or one year active service experience in the fire service is recommended.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 174
Course Title	FST 174 Fire Instructor II Class Description This course is a continuation of FST 173. Teaches advance principles and techniques of instruction. This course is structured to provide information about human relationships in the teaching-learning environment, methods of lesson and course development. Materials covered will include performance objectives, instructional materials development, evaluation and references. Recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshal towards Instructor 2/Company Officer certification.
Credits	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Course Highlights
PSY 121	PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology Class Description This course presents the basic concepts and theoretical perspectives for understanding psychology with an emphasis on cultural competence and social justice. It encompasses factors affecting human behavior and mental processes and includes, but is not limited to, the history of psychology, research methodology, the brain and behavior, learning, memory, cognition, language, intelligence, development, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy and social psychology.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	PSY 121
Course Title	PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology Class Description This course presents the basic concepts and theoretical perspectives for understanding psychology with an emphasis on cultural competence and social justice. It encompasses factors affecting human behavior and mental processes and includes, but is not limited to, the history of psychology, research methodology, the brain and behavior, learning, memory, cognition, language, intelligence, development, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy and social psychology.
Credits	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
PSC 122	PSC 122 State and Local Politics Class Description This course introduces students to state and local politics in the United States. It is designed to help students better understand the political institutions and processes of subnational governments. The course adopts a comparative political systems approach that focuses on the variation found among state and local governments. The purpose of the course is to understand why these differences exist, and what effect they have on both the electoral and policy making processes and their outcomes.	3
HUM 127	HUM 127 Critical Thinking Class Description This course is an introduction to critical thinking skills (i.e., informal logic), including the following: problem solving, diagramming and evaluating arguments, constructing sound reasoning skills and habits, detecting fallacies, and reasoning from a variety of disciplines such as science, business, law, and the arts.	3
FST 120	FST 120 Introduction to Emergency Management Class Description (Formerly EDM 111) This course introduces students to the field of emergency management. Students will be exposed to the terminology and definitions used in emergency and disaster management. Students will examine legal requirements, responsibilities, and laws pertaining to emergency management. An introduction to the incident command system is included.	3
FST 177	FST 177 Fire Prevention Principles I Class Description This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation.	3
FST 181	FST 181 Fire Behavior and Combustion Class Description This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. The use of water and other extinguishing agents are compared to determine how they extinguish different classes of fires. Major focus of this course is related to terms and concepts associated with chemistry and dynamics of fire.	3
FST 182	FST 182 Building Construction for Fire Protection Class Description This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	PSC 122
Course Title	PSC 122 State and Local Politics Class Description This course introduces students to state and local politics in the United States. It is designed to help students better understand the political institutions and processes of subnational governments. The course adopts a comparative political systems approach that focuses on the variation found among state and local governments. The purpose of the course is to understand why these differences exist, and what effect they have on both the electoral and policy making processes and their outcomes.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	HUM 127
Course Title	HUM 127 Critical Thinking Class Description This course is an introduction to critical thinking skills (i.e., informal logic), including the following: problem solving, diagramming and evaluating arguments, constructing sound reasoning skills and habits, detecting fallacies, and reasoning from a variety of disciplines such as science, business, law, and the arts.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 120
Course Title	FST 120 Introduction to Emergency Management Class Description (Formerly EDM 111) This course introduces students to the field of emergency management. Students will be exposed to the terminology and definitions used in emergency and disaster management. Students will examine legal requirements, responsibilities, and laws pertaining to emergency management. An introduction to the incident command system is included.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 177
Course Title	FST 177 Fire Prevention Principles I Class Description This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 181
Course Title	FST 181 Fire Behavior and Combustion Class Description This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. The use of water and other extinguishing agents are compared to determine how they extinguish different classes of fires. Major focus of this course is related to terms and concepts associated with chemistry and dynamics of fire.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 182
Course Title	FST 182 Building Construction for Fire Protection Class Description This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Credits	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
FST 116	FST 116 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I Class Description An introduction to the basic principles and methods associated with the strategic and tactical responsibilities of the line officer on the fireground. Emphasizes size-up, fire operations, pre-fire planning, and basic engine and truck company operations. NOTE: FST 111 and/or one year active experience in the fire service is recommended.	3
FST 117	FST 117 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy II Class Description Continuation of FST 116, with advanced principles and methods associated with fireground strategies and tactics, required of the company officer and chief officer. The course emphasizes multi-company alarm assignments, sectorization of the fireground, handling disasters and major fire incidents. Student participation of assigned fire simulation exercises will be required.	3
FST 179	FST 179 Fire Protection Systems Class Description This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.	3
FST 217	FST 217 Fire Officer Communications Class Description Techniques of company officer communications and group dynamics. Acquaints the student with the principles of communications and the role of the company officer in both formal and informal communication processes. NOTE: Student orientation and pre-scheduled classroom meetings required.	3
FST 218	FST 218 Fire Officer Supervision Class Description Introduction to objectives and techniques of fire company management. Acquaints the student with the role and function of the company officer. Discussion of management theories and practices; includes planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 116
Course Title	FST 116 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I Class Description An introduction to the basic principles and methods associated with the strategic and tactical responsibilities of the line officer on the fireground. Emphasizes size-up, fire operations, pre-fire planning, and basic engine and truck company operations. NOTE: FST 111 and/or one year active experience in the fire service is recommended.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 117
Course Title	FST 117 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy II Class Description Continuation of FST 116, with advanced principles and methods associated with fireground strategies and tactics, required of the company officer and chief officer. The course emphasizes multi-company alarm assignments, sectorization of the fireground, handling disasters and major fire incidents. Student participation of assigned fire simulation exercises will be required.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 179
Course Title	FST 179 Fire Protection Systems Class Description This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 217
Course Title	FST 217 Fire Officer Communications Class Description Techniques of company officer communications and group dynamics. Acquaints the student with the principles of communications and the role of the company officer in both formal and informal communication processes. NOTE: Student orientation and pre-scheduled classroom meetings required.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	FST 218
Course Title	FST 218 Fire Officer Supervision Class Description Introduction to objectives and techniques of fire company management. Acquaints the student with the role and function of the company officer. Discussion of management theories and practices; includes planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.
Credits	3

Total Credit Hours

66

Fire Science Technology at CLC: Get the bigger picture

An Associate in Applied Science is just one possible way to study fire science technology. Get the bigger picture—degrees, credentials and extra options such as Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) certifications.

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CLC provides the best learning environment to make you feel comfortable. Develop your skills in a safe environment with the latest equipment and technologies.
You benefit by learning from passionate expert instructors with current or previous fire service experience. Start your career strong with our program’s high post-graduation placement outcomes.
Skills you learn in the program include:
- fire investigation
- how to become a fire educator
- how to become a fire marshal
- emergency management
You can get the following certifications upon course completion, provided you meet the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) requirements to take the exam.
- Instructor 1 - OSFM
- Instructor 2 - OSFM
- Hazardous Materials Operations - OSFM
- Fire basic operations - OSFM

*Cost includes tuition and other fees, including books and materials before financial aid is applied, such as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.

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What can you do with an A.A.S. in Fire Science Technology?

Highlights

Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE)-Accredited

WIOA Program

Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

Career Degree

Program Length: 2 Years

Career Outlook

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Salary Levels

Top entry-level education

Firefighters

Salary Levels

Top entry-level education

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Salary Levels

Top entry-level education

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Salary Levels

Top entry-level education

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Semester 1 14 Credits

Semester 2 16 Credits

Semester 3 3 Credits

Semester 4 18 Credits

Semester 5 15 Credits

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