Fire Science Technology

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This program is designed to prepare competent entry-level firefighters and provide access to education for current fire service personnel advancement within the fire service. The courses follow the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum. The course content is designed to meet the National Fire Protection Associations 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

Degrees:
Associate of Applied Science-Fire Science Technology

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is designed for individuals interested in a career or advancement in the fire service. The purpose of this program is to prepare competent entry-level firefighters and provide access to education for current fire service personnel advancement within the fire service profession. The courses follow the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum. The course content is designed to meet the National Fire Protection Associations 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

This degree does not guarantee employment or promotion but will prepare the student to increase their chances of being hired or promoted. Students may be placed in a physically demanding environment designed to introduce the student to job tasks and skills required to operate in the fire and emergency services.

Mission: The Fire Science Program reflects the mission of Western Nevada College by assisting students to develop professional competencies that value lifelong learning, use of evidence-based practice, ethical integrity, and critical thinking skills, The development of the competencies prepares students to function as safe and competent entry-level professionals.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology degree are expected to:

Demonstrate critical-thinking and decision-making skills relevant to fire service scenarios.

Demonstrate core fire science knowledge to prevention, training, operational, and administrative situations relevant to the fire service.

Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication in emergency and nonemergency situations including, but not limited to: communicating on the fireground, drafting administrative documents, handling disciplinary issues, completing incident reports, and conducting public education.
Explain effective risk reduction activities through accurate hazard identification and public education activities.

Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with a diversity of colleagues to accomplish the goals of the organization and successfully participate in the daily operations of a fire station.