Program Coordinator Edward Burnley
Every year fires take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Firefighters help protect the public against this danger. They risk their lives to help insure the safety of individuals and property.
Lewis and Clark’s Fire Science program can help you develop the skills to save a person’s property or life. You’ll learn how to respond to different types of fires, what it takes to minimize property damage, and how to help someone who is a victim of a fire, accident or health problem.
Your training at Lewis and Clark also will include examining fire prevention techniques. You’ll study building inspection procedures and the role public education can play in helping prevent fires.
Program Learning Objectives
Instruction and practice with classroom and laboratory experiences in the technical aspects and the use of the firefighting equipment
Understand the laws and legal procedures relating to fire prevention, firefighting, and arson
Instruction and practice in inspection and other fire prevention activities
Insight concerning the role of a public servant
Nature of Work: Firefighters are called upon to handle all kinds of emergency situations. While fire suppression and prevention are still the primary functions of the fire service, firefighters are now called upon to handle incidents involving hazardous chemicals, transportation accidents, medical emergencies, cave-ins, building collapses, etc. At any emergency situation, firefighters perform specific and often complicated duties as part of a well-coordinated team. Duties range from connecting hose lines to very complex rescue or medical procedures. Other duties include building inspections, construction plan reviews, and public education programs. Firefighting is among the most hazardous of occupations.
Skills and Abilities: Firefighters must have excellent physical stamina, courage, mechanical aptitude and initiative. Firefighters must be able to work as a team and have the ability to make and implement quick decisions. Basic mathematical skills and knowledge of basic chemistry are required. A strong sense of public service is a must!
Important Notice: Students have 10 years to successfully complete all Fire Science courses leading to the completion of a degree or certificate. Students who can show proof of continuous membership in an established fire department for a minimum of five years shall have 15 years to successfully complete all Fire Science courses leading to the completion of a degree or certificate. Students who have taken Fire Science courses more than 10 years (15 years for fire department members) prior to the completion of the program may reestablish credit for those courses by: proficiency testing or repeating the course(s).
Fire Science - FIRE/SCI.AAS
Associate in Applied Science Degree
First Year - Fall Semester
ENGL 131 - First-Year English I 3 credit hours
or
ENGL 137 - Technical Writing 3 credit hours
FIRE 130 - Principles of Emergency Services 3 credit hours
FIRE 142 - Basic Firefighter: Module A 3 credit hours
FIRE 173 - Basic Firefighter: Module B 3 credit hours
MATH 112 - Elementary Algebra 4 credit hours
or
MATH 122 - Technology-Integrated Math 4 credit hours
Total: 16 Credit Hours
Spring Semester
FIRE 132 - Fire Service Safety & Survival 3 credit hours
FIRE 143 - Hazardous Materials Operations 3 credit hours
FIRE 157 - Fire Prevention Principles 3 credit hours
FIRE 183 - Basic Firefighter: Module C 3 credit hours
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 credit hours
Total: 15 Credit Hours
Second Year - Fall Semester
BIOL 130 - Fundamentals Of Biological Science 4 credit hours
or
BIOL 132 - Human Biology 4 credit hours
FIRE 152 - Fire Protection Systems 3 credit hours
FIRE 172 - Fire Service Building Construction 3 credit hours
FIRE 174 - Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 credit hours
Total: 13 Credit Hours
Spring Semester
FIRE 237 - Fire Service Instructor I 3 credit hours
FIRE 242 - Fire And Arson Investigation I 4 credit hours
FIRE 245 - Fire Protection Water Supply 3 credit hours
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 credit hours
SPCH 131 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours
or
SPCH 145 - Public And Private Communication 3 credit hours
Total: 16 Credit Hours
Total credit hours required for the A.A.S. degree in Fire Science: 60
Fire Science - FIRE/SCI.CP
Certificate of Proficiency
Requirements:
FIRE 130 - Principles of Emergency Services 3 credit hours
FIRE 132 - Fire Service Safety & Survival 3 credit hours
FIRE 142 - Basic Firefighter: Module A 3 credit hours
FIRE 143 - Hazardous Materials Operations 3 credit hours
FIRE 152 - Fire Protection Systems 3 credit hours
FIRE 157 - Fire Prevention Principles 3 credit hours
FIRE 172 - Fire Service Building Construction 3 credit hours
FIRE 173 - Basic Firefighter: Module B 3 credit hours
FIRE 174 - Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 credit hours
FIRE 183 - Basic Firefighter: Module C 3 credit hours
FIRE 237 - Fire Service Instructor I 3 credit hours
FIRE 242 - Fire And Arson Investigation I 4 credit hours
FIRE 245 - Fire Protection Water Supply 3 credit hours
Total: 40 Credit Hours
Total credit hours required for the Certificate of Proficiency in Fire Science: 40
Fire Service Leadership - FIRE/LSHP.AAS
Associate in Applied Science Degree
First Year - Fall Semester
ENGL 131 - First-Year English I 3 credit hours
or
ENGL 137 - Technical Writing 3 credit hours
FIRE 237 - Fire Service Instructor I 3 credit hours
FIRE 248 - Company Fire Officer 9 credit hours
Total: 15 Credit Hours
First Year - Spring Semester
FIRE 232 - Advanced Firefighter 4 credit hours
FIRE 258 - Advanced Fire Officer 9 credit hours
FIRE 278 - Fire Service Instructor II 3 credit hours
Total: 16 Credit Hours
Second Year - Fall Semester
BIOL 130 - Fundamentals Of Biological Science 4 credit hours
or
BIOL 132 - Human Biology 4 credit hours
FIRE 256 - Incident Safety Officer 3 credit hours
Fire Service Leadership Electives 6 credit hours
Total: 13 Credit Hours
Second Year - Spring Semester
Fire Service Leadership Electives 3 credit hours
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 credit hours
MATH 112 - Elementary Algebra 4 credit hours
or
MATH 122 - Technology-Integrated Math 4 credit hours
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 credit hours
SPCH 131 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours
or
SPCH 145 - Public And Private Communication 3 credit hours
Total: 16 Credit Hours
Approved Fire Service Leadership Electives
FIRE 130 - Principles of Emergency Services 3 credit hours
FIRE 131 - Fire Service Vehicle Operator 0.5 credit hours
FIRE 132 - Fire Service Safety & Survival 3 credit hours
FIRE 142 - Basic Firefighter: Module A 3 credit hours
FIRE 143 - Hazardous Materials Operations 3 credit hours
FIRE 152 - Fire Protection Systems 3 credit hours
FIRE 157 - Fire Prevention Principles 3 credit hours
FIRE 172 - Fire Service Building Construction 3 credit hours
FIRE 173 - Basic Firefighter: Module B 3 credit hours
FIRE 174 - Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 credit hours
FIRE 183 - Basic Firefighter: Module C 3 credit hours
FIRE 242 - Fire And Arson Investigation I 4 credit hours
FIRE 245 - Fire Protection Water Supply 3 credit hours
Total credit hours required for the A.A.S. degree in Fire Service Leadership: 60
Fire Service Leadership - FIRE/LSHP.CP
Certificate of Proficiency
Requirements:
FIRE 232 - Advanced Firefighter 4 credit hours
FIRE 237 - Fire Service Instructor I 3 credit hours
FIRE 248 - Company Fire Officer 9 credit hours
FIRE 256 - Incident Safety Officer 3 credit hours
FIRE 258 - Advanced Fire Officer 9 credit hours
FIRE 278 - Fire Service Instructor II 3 credit hours
Fire Service Leadership Electives 9 credit hours
Total: 40 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours Required for the Certificate of Proficiency in Fire Service Leadership: 40
Firefighter - Basic - FIRE/BASIC.CC
Certificate of Completion
Requirements:
FIRE 142 - Basic Firefighter: Module A 3 credit hours
FIRE 143 - Hazardous Materials Operations 3 credit hours
FIRE 173 - Basic Firefighter: Module B 3 credit hours
FIRE 183 - Basic Firefighter: Module C 3 credit hours
Total: 12 Credit Hours
Total credit hours required for the Certificate of Completion in Firefighter-Basic: 12
Firefighter - Advanced - FIRE/ADV.CC
Certificate of Completion
Requirements:
FIRE 232 - Advanced Firefighter 4 credit hours
Total: 4 Credit Hours
Total credit hours required for the Certificate of Completion in Firefighter-Advanced: 4
Fire Service Instructor I - FIRE/INSTR.CC
Certificate of Completion
Requirements:
FIRE 237 - Fire Service Instructor I 3 credit hours
Total: 3 Credit Hours
Total credit hours required for the Certificate of Completion in Fire Service Instructor I: 3
Fire Service Instructor II - FIRE/INSTR2.CC
Certificate of Completion
Requirements:
FIRE 278 - Fire Service Instructor II 3 credit hours
Total: 3 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours Required for the Certificate of Completion in Fire Instructor II: 3
Fire Apparatus Operator - FIRE/APPAR.CC
Certificate of Completion
Requirements:
FIRE 245 - Fire Protection Water Supply 3 credit hours
Total: 3 Credit Hours
Total credit hours required for the Certificate of Completion in Fire Apparatus Operator: 3
Company Fire Officer - FIRE/OFF.CC
Certificate of Completion
Requirements:
FIRE 248 - Company Fire Officer 9 credit hours
Total: 9 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours Required for the Certificate of Completion in Company Fire Officer: 9
Advanced Fire Officer - FIRE/OFFADV.CC
Certificate of Completion
Requirements:
FIRE 258 - Advanced Fire Officer 9 credit hours
Total: 9 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours Required for the Certificate of Completion in Advanced Fire Officer: 9
Hazardous Materials Operations - FIRE/HAZM.CC
Certificate of Completion
Requirements:
FIRE 143 - Hazardous Materials Operations 3 credit hours
Total: 3 Credit Hours
Total credit hours required for the Certificate of Completion in Hazardous Materials Operations: 3
Incident Safety Officer - FIRE/ISO.CC
Certificate of Completion
Requirements:
FIRE 256 - Incident Safety Officer 3 credit hours
Total: 3 Credit Hours