Associate in Applied Science This degree program is offered through a partnership with the Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services. The degree offers students the opportunity to prepare for a career in the fire protection technology area. Students may choose between firefighter and support operations tracks.
Minimum program hours: 60 credit hours
Program Codes
Degree option:
Associate in Applied Science
General requirements
General requirements hours:
18 credit hours
Humanities
6
ENG 1530: College Composition
3
ENG 1540: Writing About Literature
3
Social Sciences 6
Mathematics/Science 6
CHE 1500: Introduction to Chemistry
3
Mathematics/Science Electives
3
Additional Liberal Arts & Sciences
2
Core requirements
Core requirements hours:
29 credit hours
Fire Science Electives (choose from the following list)
13
PST 1140: Fire Behavior & Arson Awareness
.5
PST 2000: Firefighter I
6
PST 2100: Firefighter II
2
PST 2110: Mask Confidence
1
PST 2120: Confined Space Awareness Safety
.5
PST 2170: Firefighter Survival
1
PST 2150: Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST)
1
PST 2300: Fire Officer I
1.5
PST 2350: Fire Officer II
1.5
PST 2500: Hazardous Materials Incident Safety Officer
.5
PST 2510: Apparatus Operator – Emergency Vehicle Operation
1
PST 2520: Apparatus Operator – Pump
1.5
PST 2530: Apparatus Operator – Aerial Device
1.5
PST 2540: Hazardous Materials Technician
3
PST 1700: Basic Fire Police
.5
Tracks:
Firefighter Track (16 credits)
PST 1020: Introduction to Fire Protection Technology
3
PST 1300: Introduction to Fire Officer
2
PST 2000: Firefighter I
6
PST 2600: Truck Company Operations
1.5
PST 1200: Incident Command System (I-200)
1.5
PST 1400: Incident Safety Officer
1
PST 1030: Legal Issues for the Volunteer Fire Service
1
Support Operations Track (16 credits)
PST 1020: Introduction to Fire Protection Technology
3
PST 1100: Scene Support Operations
1.5
PST 1500: Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
1
PST 1120: Principles of Building Construction - Combustible
1
PST 1130: Principles of Building Construction - Noncombustible
1
PST 1200: Incident Command System (I-200)
1.5
PST 2600: Truck Company Operation
1.5
PST 1400: Incident Safety Officer
1
PST 1300: Introduction to Fire Officer
2
PST 2610: On-Scene Rehabilitation for Emergency Operation
1
PST 1030: Legal Issues for the Volunteer Fire Service
1
PST 1040: Conducting Life Fire Training Evolutions
0.5
Electives
Electives:
11 credit hours
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