Fire Science Technology
Program Goals Statement
This program will prepare a new student for a career in the public fire service or private fire science field, such as the insurance industry, as well as foster career advancements of current firefighters. Degree gives a solid background in the Fire Science core curriculum and general education.
Program Information
- Courses are offered both days and evenings.
- Courses delivered via traditional classroom or online.
Recommended Electives
- CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice; CRJ 221 Juvenile Offenders; CRJ 256 Criminal Investigation; FIR 158 Plans Review; FIR 170 Emergency Care I; FIR 171 Emergency Care II; FIR 254 Report Writing; FIR 255 Related Fire Codes and Ordinances; FIR 260 Juvenile Fire Awareness.
After Bristol
- Graduates are serving as local fire chiefs, captains, lieutenants, firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, and insurance inspectors.
- Recent graduates have transferred to baccalaureate programs in Fire Science at Salem State College, Anna Maria College, and Providence College.
- If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, visit the Transfer Affairs website at BristolCC.edu/transfer
Infused General Education Competencies
Multicultural Perspective
Degree Requirements
General Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Two-course History Sequence
+
6
PSY 101 or SOC 101
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
21-22
Elective Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Fire Science Information Literacy Elective
+
0
-
3
Sub-Total Credits
4-7
Program Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
27
Program Electives
Course #
Title
Credits
Fire Science Program Electives
+
6
-
8
Sub-Total Credits
6-8
Total credits:
60
Course Sequencing
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 1
Item #
Title
Credits
HST 111 or HST 113
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-17
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 2
Item #
Title
Credits
HST 112 or HST 114
+
3
PSY 101 or SOC 101
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 3
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 4
Item #
Title
Credits
Fire Science Information Literacy Elective
+
0
-
3
Fire Science Program Electives
+
6
-
8
Sub-Total Credits
12-17