Technology and Health Division
Degree S2105
The Fire Science major has been developed to offer pre-employment education for the undergraduate who desires to enter the field of fire science. It also provides the employed firefighter an opportunity for a professional education. Students intending to pursue a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
Course List
Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
FIRE 1 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
FIRE 2 | Fire Prevention Technology | 3 |
FIRE 3 | Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3 |
FIRE 4 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
FIRE 5 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
FIRE 13 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| 5.5-22.5 |
FIRE 6 | Hazardous Materials/ICS | |
FIRE 7 | Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy | |
FIRE 8 | Fire Company Organization and Management | |
FIRE 9 | Fire Hydraulics | |
FIRE 10 | Arson and Fire Investigation | |
FIRE 11 | Fire Apparatus and Equipment | |
FIRE 12 | Wildland Fire Control | |
FIRE 86 | Basic Fire Academy | |
KINF 53 | Physical Training for the Basic Fire Academy | |
Total Units | 23.5-40.5 |