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View Fire Science Fire Service Management A.A.S. (R): 346
View Fire and Arson Investigation Certificate (R): 180
View Emergency Medical Technician末Basic Letter of Recognition: 811


Fire Science Fire Service Management A.A.S. (R): 346
Statewide Program

This program is designed for both the career and volunteer firefighter, and all uniformed fire service personnel preparing for rank promotions. It will help the individual understand current tactics used by fire officers for suppression of fires as well as current theories of personnel management and leadership. The individual will also learn how the fire service interacts with other agencies in the political arena, and will acquire a general understanding of the functions of the fire service personnel who are involved in fire investigation, fire code enforcement, and fire / rescue training.

Credits may be awarded to students who have MFRI certification in accordance with the most current edition of the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs written by the American Council on Education, One Dupont Circle, Washington, DC 20036-1193.

General Education and Other Requirements (30 credit hours)
EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing 3
EN 102 Techniques of Reading and Writing  
  or
EN 109 Writing for Technology and Business 3
  Health foundation 1
  Mathematics foundation 3
MG 205 Organizational Behavior 3
  Speech foundation 3
  Arts or humanities distribution 3
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3
  Natural sciences lab distribution 4
  General electives: These electives should be in the areas of accounting, computer applications, computer science, or stress management. 4

Fire Science Requirements (18 credit hours)
FS 101 Fire Protection Organization 3
FS 104 Fire Service Administration 3
FS 105 Fundamentals of Fire Suppression 3
FS 106 Introduction to Occupational Safety, Health, and Loss Control in Emergency Services
  or    
FS 107 Community Fire Safety and Injury Prevention Education 3
FS 112 Building Codes and Construction 3
FS 201 Fire Prevention and Inspection 3

Fire Science Electives (select 12 credit hours)
FS 106 Introduction to Occupational Safety, Health, and Loss Control in Emergency Services  
  or  
FS 107 Community Fire Safety and Injury Prevention Education* 3
FS 214 Advanced Fire Tactics and Strategy 3
FS 225 Fire and Arson Investigation 3
FS 226 Advanced Fire and Explosive Investigation 3
FS 250 Fire Protection Internship 3

Total credit hours 60
* Students may not repeat the FS course selected to meet the Fire Science Requirements.

Fire and Arson Investigation Certificate (R): 180
Statewide Program

Fire and arson investigation is based on a fundamental understanding of many different facets of both fire science and criminal justice. Investigators are employed within a variety of public and private organizations. This certificate curriculum has been designed to be compatible with industry standards. Students may continue working toward the A.A.S. in either fire science fire service management or criminal justice.

CJ 110 Administration of Justice 3
CJ 211 Criminal Investigation 3
CJ 222 Criminal Evidence 3
CJ 232 Criminal Forensics 3
EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing 3
EN 102 Techniques of Reading and Writing  
  or
EN 109 Writing for Technology and Business 3
FS 112 Building Codes and Construction 3
FS 225 Fire and Arson Investigation 3
FS 250 Fire Protection Internship 3
PY 102 General Psychology 3
PY 213 Criminal and Legal Psychology  
  or
PY 221 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3


Total credit hours  33


Emergency Medical Technician末Basic Letter of Recognition: 811

This three-course sequence covers the minimum level of certification for ambulance personnel, a prerequisite for admission into a paramedic curriculum. In order to complete the courses in this sequence, students must demonstrate skill competency in the following areas: recognizing the signs and symptoms of illness and injuries commonly encountered in the pre-hospital setting, providing appropriate patient care, understanding safety responsibilities, and understanding transfer of care responsibilities. Because of national and state requirements, all classes have mandatory attendance. Upon completion of FS 151 and FS 152, students must successfully complete an approved practicum.

Students who complete this curriculum are eligible to take the Maryland and DOT EMT-Basic National Standard Certification Test. Contact the Montgomery County Emergency Services College for information on applying to join a fire and rescue company in the state of Maryland.

FS 151 Emergency Medical Technician末Basic I* 4
FS 152 Emergency Medical Technician末Basic II* 3
FS 153 Practicum: Emergency Medical Technician末Basic 1


Total credit hours  8

* The student must maintain a 70 percent average and can score no lower than 60 percent on any assessment. Failure to maintain a 70 percent average will result in the student being dropped from the course.

 

Refer to course description pages to identify courses with prerequisites.
Courses in italics meet General Education requirements
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