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The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is designed for individuals interested in a career or advancement in 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 Association's 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.

Required Courses

COURSE TITLE UNITS
TOTAL REQUIREMENTS 60 Units
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 39 Units
EMS 108 Emergency Medical Technician 7.5
FT 101 Principles of Emergency Services 3
FT 109 Internship in the Fire Science 1.5
FT 105 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3
FT 121 Fire Prevention 3
FT 125 Building Construction for Fire Prevention 3
FT 131 Hazardous Materials Chemistry 3
FT 224 Fire Protection Systems 3
Choose 12 units from the following:
FT 106 Firefighter Academy I 12
  OR    
      FT 104 Nevada Firefighter I 3   
      FT 110 Basic Wildland Firefighting 3
      FT 154 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services, Safety and Survival 3
      FS 107 Fire Service Communication Skills 3
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 21 Units
English/Communications (Recommend COM 101) Must include a writing course 6
Human Relations Requirement 3
Humanities/Social Science Requirements 3
Mathematics Requirements 3
Science Requirement 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirement 3
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree can be found on the Associate of Applied Science Page.