Fire  Science Technology  - AAS

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Seq #
Course
Course Title
Credits
Type
Term Offered
Pre-Req
1
EMS 100
CPR for Healthcare Providers1
1
Major
F, Sp, Su
 
2
EMS 111
Emergency Medical Technician
7
Major
F, Sp, Su
EMS 100
3
EMS 120
EMT Basic Clinical
1
Major
F, Sp, Su
 
Emergency Medical Technician Career Studies Certificate Completed
4
SDV 100
College Success Skills
1
Gen Ed
F, Sp, Su
 
5
MTH 130
Fundamentals of Reasoning
3
Gen Ed
F, Sp, Su
 
6
ENG 111
College Composition I
3
Gen Ed
F, Sp, Su
 
7
 
Social Science Elective2
3
Gen Ed
F, Sp, Su
 
8
ITE 115/119
Intro to Computer Apps and Concepts OR Information Literacy
3
Gen Ed
F, Sp, Su
 
9
 
Humanities Elective2
3
Gen Ed
F, Sp, Su
 
10
EMS 110
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
1
 Major
Sp
 
11
EMS 211
Operations
2
 Major
Sp
 
12
FST 100
Principles of Emergency Services3
3
Major
Sp
 
13
FST 110
Fire Behavior & Combustion
3
Major
Sp
 
14
FST 112
Hazardous Materials Chemistry
3
Major
Sp
 
15
FST 196
On-Site Training3
2
Major
Sp
 
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Career Studies Certificate Completed
16
FST 115
Fire Prevention
3
Major
F
 
17
FST 121
Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival
3
Major
F
 
18
FST 210
Legal Aspect of Fire Science
3
Major
F
 
19
FST 240
Fire Administration
3
Major
F
 
20
FST 205
Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
3
Major
Sp
 
21
FST 215
Fire Protection Systems
3
Major
Sp
 
22
FST 220
Building Construction for Fire Protection
3
Major
Sp
 
23
FST 235
Firefighting Strategy and Tactics
3
Major
Sp
 
24
FST 245
Fire and Risk Analysis
3
Major
Sp
 
  
                   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Pathway Credits
66
 
 
 
 
 
Total Program Credits
66
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1 Current professional level CPR approved by the Virginia Office of EMS may be substituted for EMS 100.

2 See CVCC catalog for listing of approved courses.

3 FST 100 and 196 are offered in collaboration with Lynchburg Fire Department.  Scheduled fire schools may vary on dates offered and availability.  Students must meet the requirements of the Lynchburg Fire Department to enroll.

 

Term Offered: F – Fall | Sp – Spring | Su – Summer

Type of Course: Major – Required for the Program | Gen Ed – General Education | PreReq – Prerequisite