| Division Dean |
Karyn Boutin
Office: LA111
Ext: 1903 |
| Adjunct Faculty |
| Phillip Blye |
| Antonio Gomes |
Robert Hollingshead |
Albert Puopolo |
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Division of Public Service & Social Science
Students completing requirements of this program receive the Associate in Science Degree in Fire Science. The Fire Science Technology program is designed to provide career fire department personnel in the communities served by the College with a two-year career program whereby they may upgrade their educational levels and improve their effectiveness in the use of modern fire science techniques. Further, the program will prepare students to begin a career in the fire service.
The curriculum combines career and general education courses. In addition to fire fighting, graduates of this program may find employment in private industry; or they may transfer to a college offering a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Science or Public Safety. |
| Fire Science Program Requirements | Outcomes |
| Fire Science Technology Courses - Descriptions |
| FIRE101 |
Introduction to Fire Science Technology |
| FIRE103 |
Fundamentals of Fire Prevention |
| FIRE105 |
Fire Department Org and Admin |
| FIRE107 |
Massachusetts Fire Laws and Regulations |
| FIRE111 |
Fire Cause Detection |
| FIRE206 |
Fire Protection Systems and Equipment |
| FIRE208 |
Fire Hydraulics and Water Distrib Syst |
| FIRE211 |
Hazardous Material Incident Response |
| FIRE213 |
Building Construct/Blueprint/Plan Review |
| FIRE215 |
Terrorism + Domestic Response |
| FIRE301 |
Fire Company Officership |
| FIRE400 |
Special Study in Fire Science |
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Fire Science Technology Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Explain the history and basic principles of the fire service.
- Provide an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through the utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground
- Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of the fire service and emergency medical service.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of fire development, cause, and prevention
- Apply theoretical knowledge of hydraulic principles to solving water supply problems for fire protection
- Understand the principles of supervision and management necessary for leadership and administration in the fire service
- Know the duties and responsibilities of Incident Command.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with supervisors, peers and the public.
- Utilize knowledge of building construction principles, fire protection systems, and fire prevention codes to affect safer occupancies
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of fire investigation principles.
- Identify hazardous materials, hazardous properties, and successful emergency scene operations.
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