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Fire Science
Fire Science/Emergency
Medical Technician (FIRE)
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
Evenings only
The Fire Science program is for individuals who are interested in or currently serving in the fire service or related fields. Graduates work for municipal fire departments or obtain positions in the fields of industrial fire safety and security, fire protection engineering technology, fire insurance inspection, or investigation underwriting and ambulance services.
A balanced combination of professional and general education courses equips students with the knowledge and skills needed in this increasingly technological field. Fire protection systems and codes, tactics and strategies, hydraulics and equipment, officership and administration, and hazardous materials are studied.
Courses offered in the CCRI Fire Science program are approved by the state of Rhode Island for the Fire Fighters Incentive Pay Plan.
General Policies
See important general policies on the main Health Sciences page on academic progress, advanced standing, background check, CPR certification, health insurance, health records, reinstatement, transportation and uniforms and equipment.
Admission Requirements:
- Completed application to the program.
- High school transcript or a general equivalency diploma including date of graduation.
General Education Requirements
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010* | Composition I | 3 | |
| SPCH 1100 | Oral Communication I | 3 | |
| ENGL 2100 | Technical Writing | 3 | |
| CHEM 1000 | Chemistry for our Environment | 4 | |
| COMI Electives | Computer Elective | 3 | |
| SOCS 1010 | General Sociology | 3 | |
| Elective | Select 3 credits from Psychology or Sociology | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Electives |
Select 6 credits from: Computer Studies,
English, Speech, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, or Social Science |
6 | |
| CHEM 1060 | Chemistry of Hazardous | 3 | |
| MATH 1420* | Intro to College Mathematics | 3 | |
| Total General Education Credits | 34 |
*Placement test required
Major Requirements
Tip:
Professional courses (those with prefix FIRE) are available only during evening hours.
Not all courses are offered every semester.
See department chairperson or semester Course Bulletin for schedule of courses.
P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRE 1020 | P | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE 1030 | Introduction to Fire Science and Officership | 3 | |
| FIRE 1040 | P | Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy | 3 |
| FIRE 1050 | P | Building Construction & Fire Codes | 3 |
| FIRE 1070 | P | Fire Protection Systems & Equipment | 3 |
| FIRE 1090 | P | Fire Hydraulics & Equipment | 3 |
| FIRE 1100 | P | Municipal Fire Administration | 3 |
| FIRE 1120 | Investigations, Fire & Explosions | 3 | |
| FIRE 1130* | Emergency Medical Technician - Basic | 7 | |
| Total Major Requirements Credits | 31 |
*Must complete health requirements for clinical experience
Total Program Credits..........................................................................................65
