Fire Science and EMS, A.A.S.

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JJC Program Code: FS300

ICCB Program Code: NSCI 0030

The Fire Science and EMS program combines EMS training, firefighter certification and a liberal arts education to assure maximum employability. Graduates of the program go on to professional careers in the fire service as cross-trained firefighter/EMT's and firefighter/paramedics. A 21^st century firefighter battles fewer flames than previous generations while pre-hospital emergency care takes up more of their day. They still train hard to extinguish fires, save lives and teach the public about fire safety. The salary and benefits for a career firefighter/paramedic vary. Current salaries increasingly reflect the respect this profession holds in both public safety and healthcare.

Completion Guide

For advisor information and a sample schedule by semester, view our completion guide.

General Education Requirements: 19 Semester Hours

ENG 101 - Rhetoric I
COMM 101 - Principles of Communication
MATH 127 - Mathematics for General Education or higher level MATH course.
PSYC 101 - General Psychology
PHIL 103 - Introduction to Ethics
BIO 125 - Human Biology

Major Core Requirements: 25 Semester Hours

Registration for all major core coursework in this degree program can only be done through department secretary after advisory meeting with EMS/Fire faculty advisor.

Major Core Electives: 18 Semester Hours

Select from the following (please note that for most students, EMS 101 serves as a required pre-requisite to EMS 200. See faculty advisor for details):

Total Required Hours: 62 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).