Fire and Emergency Services Professional, A.A.S

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JJC Program Code: FS275

ICCB Program Code: NSCI 0275

The Fire and Emergency Services Professional degree combines fire science and emergency medical services theory with a liberal arts education. The program allows fulltime firefighter/paramedics to obtain a degree for promotional purposes without having to take time off work through utilization of Gen Eds and electives that are available online, and core requirements that can be covered through proficiency credits. This degree is not meant to be used as a transfer degree to four-year institutions.

Completion Guide

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

General Education Requirements: 15 Semester Hours

Major Core Requirements: 25 Semester Hours

EMS 200 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic May substitute EMS 201 and EMS 209, or FSCI 201 and FSCI 209, as appropriate Credits / Units: 10
FSCI 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
FSCI 102 - Fire Prevention
FSCI 103 - Building Construction for the Fire Service
FSCI 106 - Fire Apparatus and Equipment
FSCI 112 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

Major Core Electives: 21 Semester Hours

Total Required Hours: 61 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

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