Fire Science

The Fire Science Program at Crowder College prepares students for a career in fire fighting. This program provides qualified fire fighters for local communities. In addition, the program provides an opportunity for part-time or full-time fire fighters to upgrade their job skills.

The courses in this program allow students to pursue a certificate or associate degree in Fire Science. The program includes courses in basic fire fighter tactics, fire department management, fire investigations and hazardous materials response.

Crowder College offers two degree paths: A 30-hour certificate degree and an Associate of Arts degree with emphasis in Fire Science. For the certificate degree, students must complete 30 hours of course work in fire science. In the Associate of Arts degree program, students must complete 18 hours of fire science courses and 42 hours of general education requirements.

The Fire Science courses follow state guidelines and the instruction includes hands-on exercises and case studies. These courses are taught by qualified fire fighter instructors who have had many years experience in the field.

General Education Core (42 hours)

ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3
ENGL 102 - English Composition II 3
SPCH 101 - Speech 3
HIST 106 or PLSC 103 - U.S. History or Local, State, and National Government 3
Social Science Electives 6
Humanities Electives 9
CHEM 101 - Survey of Chemistry 5
BIOL 101 - General Biology 5
MATH 107 - Introduction to Mathematics 3
Physical Education Activity 2

Major Courses (12 hours)

FSCI 100 - Introduction to Fire Science 3
FSCI 102 - General Building Construction 3
FSCI 203 -Inspection and Fire Prevention 3
FSCI 205 - Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy 3

Approved Electives (6 hours)

FSCI 104 - Fire Department Organization/Supervision 3
FSCI 105 - Codes and Ordinances 3
FSCI 201 - Teaching Techniques and Report Writing for Fire Department Personnel 3
FSCI 202 - Hazardous Materials 3
FSCI 204 - Fire Investigation 3
FSCI 206 - Rescue Practices and First Aid 3
FSCI 253 - Principles of Fluid Power 3
FSCI 260, 261, 262, 263 - Problems in Fire Science 1-4
EMT 101 - Emergency Medical Technician 6
Firefighter I & II

Crowder College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/educational/employment institution, and is nondiscriminatory relative to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age and qualified disabled. Crowder College is committed to providing educational opportunities to all qualified students regardless of their economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of handicaps, race, color, sex, creed or national origin. Sonya Pearson, Dean of Student Services, Newton Hall, coordinates efforts to comply with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.