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2021-2022 Vincennes University Catalog

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2021-2022 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Fire Science and Safety Technology 7350, A.S. Career/Tech

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A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.S. Degree

The fire science A.S. degree program is designed to prepare graduates for a position and/or promotion in the fire service, EMS (Emergency Medical Service) and related fields. Students will receive a broad all-hazards education to prepare them for the fire/EMS industry of today. Students may be required to obtain their own personal protective equipment, including but not limited to boots, bunker pants, suspenders, coat, hood, gloves and helmet, that is fully compliant with applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. Proof of a firefighter physical may be required for some classes. This program has the flexibility to suit the recent high school graduate or the experienced first responder who desires to further their education and career.

Major Program Requirements

NOTE: FIRE 105 and FIRE 106 will be required for Beginners. FIRE 208 , FIRE 209 , and FIRE 270 will be required for Advanced Students.

EMTB 212 - Emergency Medical Technician 6 hrs
FIRE 105 - Introduction to the Fire Service 6 hrs -or- FIRE 208 - Fire Department Administration 3 hrs -and- FIRE 209 - Advanced Rescue Theories and Practices 3 hrs -and- FIRE 270 - Internship in Fire Science 3 hrs
FIRE 106 - Firefighting Basics 6 hrs
FIRE 110 - Fire Protection, Prevention, and Education 3 hrs
FIRE 120 - Building Construction for the Fire Service 3 hrs
FIRE 130 - Firefighting Apparatus and Equipment 3 hrs
FIRE 203 - Fire Cause and Determination 3 hrs
FIRE 206 - Firefighting Strategy and Tactics I 3 hrs
FIRE 207 - Firefighting Strategy and Tactics II 3 hrs
FIRE 208 - Fire Department Administration 3 hrs (Optional Course)
FIRE 209 - Advanced Rescue Theories and Practices 3 hrs (Optional Course)
FIRE 270 - Internship in Fire Science 3 hrs (Optional Course)

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Composition
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
Mathematics
100-level of higher Mathematics (MATT) Elective 3 hrs
Speech
COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs
Laboratory Science
Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs
Social Science
POLS 112 - State and Local Government 3 hrs
UCC Electives
ENGL 108 - Technical Writing 3 hrs
PFWL 100 - Lifetime Fitness/Wellness 2 hrs
PSYC 142 - General Psychology 3 hrs
List of elective courses

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Semester I

EMTB 212 - Emergency Medical Technician 6 hrs
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
FIRE 105 - Introduction to the Fire Service 6 hrs -or- FIRE 208 - Fire Department Administration 3 hrs -and- FIRE 209 - Advanced Rescue Theories and Practices 3 hrs -and- FIRE 270 - Internship in Fire Science 3 hrs

Total Hours: 15

Semester II

FIRE 106 - Firefighting Basics 6 hrs
FIRE 110 - Fire Protection, Prevention, and Education 3 hrs
FIRE 120 - Building Construction for the Fire Service 3 hrs
100-level or higher Mathematics (MATT) Elective 3 hrs

Total Hours: 15

Semester III

COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs
FIRE 130 - Firefighting Apparatus and Equipment 3 hrs
FIRE 206 - Firefighting Strategy and Tactics I 3 hrs (WR/S)
PSYC 142 - General Psychology 3 hrs
Laboratory Science elective 4 hrs

Total Hours: 16

Semester IV

ENGL 108 - Technical Writing 3 hrs
FIRE 203 - Fire Cause and Determination 3 hrs
FIRE 207 - Firefighting Strategy and Tactics II 3 hrs (WR/S)
PFWL 100 - Lifetime Fitness/Wellness 2 hrs
POLS 112 - State and Local Government 3 hrs

Total Hours: 14

Total Hours: 60

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