AAS Fire Science Technology Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate firefighting competencies
  • Discuss ethical situations applicable to the fire science workplace.
  • Recognize the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards as they apply to fire science.
  • Explain the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards as they apply to fire science.
  • Describe fire service technology and the impact advances will have on the fire service.
  • Identify construction systems and components that impact fire fighter safety.

Fire Officer Certificate

  • Describe the laws related to fire science.
  • Apply incident management skills to emergency scenes.
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills integral to success in the fire service.
  • Discuss ethical situations applicable to the fire science workplace.
  • Describe the interpersonal communication skills necessary for success a fire science career.

Firefighter Certificate

  • Demonstrate firefighting competencies.
  • Discuss ethical situations applicable to the fire science workplace.
  • Recognize the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards as they apply to fire science.
  • Explain the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards as they apply to fire science.
  • Describe fire service technology and the impact advances will have on the fire service.