Associate in Applied Science in Fire Service Management

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Behavioral Science and Human Services

应用科学(AAS)的副火爵士vice Management can be used by professional firefighters for promotional opportunities within the Fire Services. The program provides courses for experienced professional firefighters who desire to learn advanced fireground tactics and strategy, building construction, practical incident command, supervisory training of personnel, public administration, basic finance, and human resource management. Students can select from a variety of fire science electives to meet their professional goals. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Fire Service Management is also available.

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Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Fire Service Management (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3207
Total Credits Required
61 - 63
Catalog Year
2023-2024
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

This program replaces:AAS/3064 Fire Service Professional

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Demonstrate management principles as they pertain to evaluation, supervision, discipline, delegation, and assignments.
  2. Manage a variety of emergency incidents based on standard procedures.
  3. Evaluate human resource practices including recruitment and selection, evaluation, compensation, supervision, and discipline of fire service personnel.
  4. Analyze the methods of providing for firefighter safety in a variety of incidents.
  5. Demonstrate the critical thinking, mental, and emotional skills needed to manage emergency incidents.
  6. Practice industry accepted professional and ethical behavior related to fire service.
  7. Collaborate effectively with members of a team to achieve goals.
  8. Communicate efficiently and effectively with members of diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
  9. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Admission Criteria

Current employment as a firefighter and/or Firefighter I and II Certification and/or related experience as determined by the Program Director.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
  • Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FSC204 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy Critical courseGateway course 3
FSC208 Firefighter Safety and Building Construction 3
MAT14+ College Mathematics Critical courseOR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6
ENG101or
ENG107
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
FYE101or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FSC119 Introduction Fire Service Ethics 3
FSC202 Supervisory Training For Firefighters 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
ENG102or
ENG108
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication COM100is recommended SBorL 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FSC167 Fire Captain Academy Critical course 6
FSC214 Human Resource Management In Fire Service 3
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SOC101is recommended SB 3
SGor
SQ
Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative BIO100, orBIO160, or (CHM130ANDCHM130LL) is recommended SGorSQ 4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FSC220 Fire Officer 5
FSC+++++ Any Fire Science Technology course Students should select 3-9 additional credit hours of Fire Science Technology courses in consultation with a Program Director 3
FSC+++++ Any Fire Science Technology course Students should select 3-9 additional credit hours of Fire Science Technology courses in consultation with a Program Director 0–3
FSC+++++ Any Fire Science Technology course Students should select 3-9 additional credit hours of Fire Science Technology courses in consultation with a Program Director 0–3
ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing L 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design HU 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FSC204 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy Critical courseGateway course 3
MAT14+ College Mathematics Critical courseOR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6
FYE101or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FSC208 Firefighter Safety and Building Construction 3
ENG101or
ENG107
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FSC119 Introduction Fire Service Ethics 3
ENG102or
ENG108
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FSC202 Supervisory Training For Firefighters 3
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication COM100is recommended SBorL 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FSC167 Fire Captain Academy Critical course 6
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FSC220 Fire Officer 5
ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing L 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FSC214 Human Resource Management In Fire Service 3
SGor
SQ
Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative BIO100, orBIO160, or (CHM130ANDCHM130LL) is recommended SGorSQ 4

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SOC101is recommended SB 3
FSC+++++ Any Fire Science Technology course Students should select 3-9 additional credit hours of Fire Science Technology courses in consultation with a Program Director 3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design HU 3
FSC+++++ Any Fire Science Technology course Students should select 3-9 additional credit hours of Fire Science Technology courses in consultation with a Program Director 0–3
FSC+++++ Any Fire Science Technology course Students should select 3-9 additional credit hours of Fire Science Technology courses in consultation with a Program Director 0–3

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=176646).