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May 14, 2025
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2024-2025 Catalog
Fire Science Technology, AAS
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Award: Associate of Applied Science
Degree Code: FSTR
Number of Credits: 60
Program Description
This program will prepare individuals for entry-level employment as fire fighters as well as provide the degree credential necessary for promotion and advancement of professionals currently employed with the fire service.
The computer literacy requirement will be met throughout the coursework in the degree program.
Transfer Information
Cecil College has the following transfer agreements: https://www.cecil.edu/student-resources/advising-transfer/transfer-agreements. Additionally, transfer information is available at the ARTSYS website (The Articulation System of Maryland). Contact your advisor for detailed information.
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Career Opportunities
Firefighting, disaster planning, emergency services, fire inspection, fire investigation, and fire safety. General Education and Program Requirements
Required Occupational Courses Offered by Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
- EMT 106 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basics Credits: 7
- FIR 101 - Firefighter I Credits: 3
- FIR 110 - Fire Department Safety Officer Credits: 2
- FIR 114 - Aerial Operator Credits: 1
- FIR 129 - Incident Safety Officer Credits: 1
- FIR 130 - Emergency Vehicle Operator Credits: 2
- FIR 200 - Hazardous Materials Technician Credits: 2
- FIR 201 - Firefighter II Credits: 2
- FIR 202 - Truck Company Fireground Operations Credits: 1
- FIR 203 - Fire Officer I Credits: 2
- FIR 204 - Fire Inspector Credits: 4
- FIR 206 - Firefighter Safety and Survival Credits: 1
- FIR 207 - Fireground Operations Credits: 1
- FIR 209 - Rescue Technician Operations Credits: 1
- FIR 210 - Rescue Technician Extrication Credits: 1
Required Occupational Courses Offered by Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute Electives - Select 1 Credit
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection. - ELECT - Elective - 1 Credit
Recommended Sequence
The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program as a full-time student. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their degree audit at MyCecil or an academic advisor for individual degree planning. Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: - Exhibit entry level knowledge, communication skills, (both written and verbal), and professional abilities in fire science, incorporating field strategies and tactics for various fire situations while effectively operating a fire pumper or aerial apparatus.
- Apply the skills necessary to function as a fire officer within a fire service program, including performing effectively as a safety officer at emergency scenes, recognizing and mitigating hazardous materials situations and collaborating with a team to perform fire suppression techniques specific to the incident while maintaining a full situational awareness to rescue, HAZMAT, investigation, and safety issues.
- Work effectively within the organizational structure of a company and manage a company level training program.
- Understand and integrate the laws and ordinances related to fire prevention into their practice.
- Provide field management of a patient at the EMT level.
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