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Program Description
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The Fire Science Program is a four semester program leading to a Certificate of Achievement (C.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. The program prepares individuals with the academic knowledge for entry employment in the Fire Service field as well as meeting the needs of the in-service professionals.
Upon completion of this program the student will have the knowledge and skills in preparation for a career with federal, state and local fire and emergency service agencies with emphasis on Structural Fire Fighting, Wildland Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials Incidents, Fire Prevention and Investigation, Crash and Rescue, Fire Management and Administration, and the Incident Command System.
Hawaii Community College is pursuing an articulation agreement with Colorado State University allowing students an opportunity to seek a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration through distance learning once they’ve earned the Associate of Science Degree.
Health and physical requirements
vary with the employers in the Fire Service field so prospective
students should seek advice before enrolling.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the Fire Science Program the Student
Learning Outcomes for Certificate of Achievement and Associate in
Science Fire
Science will be:
1. Meet the minimum academic training requirements of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standard 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (Fire Fighter I).
2. Perform as a fully qualified wildland firefighter in accordance with National Wildfire Coordinating Group PMS 310-1 standards.
3. Utilize the Incident Command System to manage a wide variety of planned and un-planned incidents.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of modern fire service strategies, tactics, and management for both structural and wildland fire incidents.
5. Identify hazardous materials, hazardous properties, and successful emergency scene operations.
6. Apply the principles of interpersonal communication, cooperative teamwork, supervision and management for leadership in the fire service.
7. Apply the theoretical principles of the chemistry of fire, and hydraulics to solve water supply problems.