MCC Campus(es):
MCC-Blue River: Public Safety Institute
Contact:
816.604.6700
Important: Degree and certificate requirements may change! Please consult an academic advisor before enrolling.
A.A.S. Fire Science Technology
A.A.S. Fire Science Technology (PDF)
The MCC-Blue River Fire Science Technology program offers basic and advanced professional training for the fire service. Most metropolitan fire departments require FF I & II certification and EMT-B licensure prior to employment. The MCC-Blue River Fire Academy is approved by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety and provides education and training for FF I & II, as well as HazMat Awareness and Operations, NREMT-B, and CPAT. Full-time day and part-time night classes are available. Successful graduates of the Academy will receive a Fire Science Certificate and be eligible to test for certification or licensure in the above mentioned areas. Students completing additional FSTE and General Education courses will receive an AAS: Fire Science Technology degree.
| General Education Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Composition & Reading I | 3 |
| HIST 120 HIST 121 POLS 136 |
United States History to 1865 or United States History Since 1865 or Introduction to U. S. National Politics |
3 |
| MATH 115 | Statistics or higher | 3-5 |
| PSYC 140 | General Psychology | 3 |
| COMM 100 COMM 102 |
Fundamentals of Speech or Fundamentals of Human Communication |
3 |
| Electives course from MCC's Core 42 general education requirements. | 3-5 | |
| Specific Program Requirements | ||
| EMS 150 | Emergency Medical Technician-Basic | 8 |
| FSTE 109 | Fire Science Physical Fitness I | 3 |
| FSTE 169 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FSTE 170 | Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations | 3 |
| FSTE 172 | Firefighting Strategy and Tactics | 3 |
| FSTE 179 | Principles of Emergency Services | 4 |
| FSTE 192 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FSTE 193 | Legal Aspects of the Fire Service | 3 |
| FSTE 202 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Service Administration | 3 |
| FSTE 204 | Principles of Fire Emergency Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FSTE 205 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FSTE 208 | Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services | 3 |
| FSTE 209 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 63-67 | |