Program Content

The program consists of 67-68 credit hours of course work in fire science technology, fire science administration, emergency medical services, occupational safety, and general education. Students may begin their program of study during any semester.

Practical skills training will accompany Firefighter I and II, EMT-Basic, and the Hazardous Materials and Emergency Response courses.  The Firefighter I and II courses will provide the basic skills required of an entry level firefighter.  For those students who are career firefighters, transfer credit may be requested for Firefighter I and II, EMT-Basic, and other specific fire courses.  Students also have the option of receiving 6 hours of elective credits for certain courses that were taken through the Arkansas Fire Academy.

Degree Plan

Fall Semester-First Year (15 or 16 credit hours)

ENGL 1013 English Composition I 3 credit hours
MATH 1204 College Algebra ** OR 4 credit hours
MATH 1103 Survey of College Math OR 3 credit hours
MATH 1003 Math for AAS General Education 3 credit hours
EMTA 1013 First Responder 3 credit hours
FIRE 1003 Introduction to Fire Science 3 credit hours
FIRE 1013 Fire Suppression: Tactics & Strategies 3 credit hours

 

Spring Semester-First Year (14 credit hours)

FIRE 1033 Fire Officer Leadership 3 credit hours
FIRE 1023 Fire Service Hydraulics & Water Supply 3 credit hours
EMTA 1008 EMT - Basic* 8 credit hours

 

Summer Semester-First Year (6 credit hours)

CISQ 1103 Introduction to Computer Information 3 credit hours
  Elective 3 credit hours

 

Fall Semester-Second Year (12 credit hours)

ENGL 1023 English Composition II ** OR 3 credit hours
ENGL 2013 Technical Writing 3 credit hours
FIRE 1043 Fire Prevention and Inspection 3 credit hours
FIRE 2023 Fire Department Administration 3 credit hours
COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 2303 Business and Professional Speaking 3 credit hours

Spring Semester-Second Year (12 credit hours)

FIRE 2033 Building Construction for Fire Service 3 credit hours
FIRE 2063 Fire Service Instructional Methods 3 credit hours
PSYC 2003 General Psychology OR 3 credit hours
SOCI 2013 General Sociology 3 credit hours
  Elective 3 credit hours

Summer Semester-Second Year (8 credit hours)

FIRE 1104 Firefighter I 4 credit hours
FIRE 1114 Firefighter II 4 credit hours

67 or 68 Total Credit Hours

* *Students planning to transfer to a four year institution should plan on taking College Algebra and English Composition II.

* First Responder or a departmental exam is a prerequisite for the EMT-Basic class.

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