Pocahontas Campus
1410 Highway 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
Paragould Campus
1 Black River Drive
Paragould, AR 72450 |
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The Fire Science Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge of modern municipal and rural fire protection and the skills necessary to apply that knowledge effectively. Students are introduced to the various aspects of fire science through classroom and laboratory exercise. Part of the instruction takes place at area fire departments on a flexible schedule using nights and weekends to allow those already in firefighting, as well as those desiring to enter the field, maximum participation. This program is a career-laddering process with the first year graduate receiving a one-year certificate. Graduates should be prepared to enter the fire service at an entry level and to have met the qualifications of NFPA 1023 adn 2013, Level I and II (Firefighter).
Graduates will find opportunities not only as firefighters in municipal fire departments, but in private industry as well. Employment possibilities also exist with insurance companies, industrial safety organizations, and federal, state, and county government.
Fire fighting is a popular career choice, which creates competition for the existing positions. However, fire protection is an essential service and citizens often exert considerable pressure on local officials to expand the level of fire protection.
Thirty credit hours are required for the certificate.
This certificate program will count towards an A.A.S. degree in General Technology.
Within the Fire Science program, some courses are offered through correspondence for those who wish to pursue these studies, but who cannot attend classes on campus. Students should contact the Fire Science Department for more information.
Fire Science courses offered by correspondence are:
FS 1022 Fire Department Orientation and Terminology
FS 2001 Fire Prevention and Education
FS 2043 Special Problems in Fire Protection
FS 2082 Fire Prevention Codes and Ordinances
*See the College Catalog for the General Education Requirements course descriptions.
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