Fire Science
Degrees Offered
Associate of Applied Science
Program Summary
The program will prepare students to pursue careers in firefighting, fire protection services and affilliated professions.
Areas of Study
The curriculum includes coursework in fire behavior, emergency medicine, hazardous materials chemistry, incident strategy and tactics, administration of emergency services, fire prevention, and occupational safety and health.
The program will also prepare students for certification in both firefighting (NFPA Firefighter I) and emergency medicine (EMT-B). As well as preparing students for the fire service, the program will provide strong leadership skills and instill graduates with a sense of community service.
Career Opportunities
Some typical career choices for graduates of the Fire Science program include:
- Firefighters
- Emergency medical technicians
- Fire, police, and ambulance dispatchers
- Fire suppression and alarm system installers and technicians
- Fire inspectors and investigators (requires additional certification)
Prerequisites and Other Requirements
Applicants should have a good foundation in math and science. The minimum number of credits required for a degree is 64. Students may be required to take extra credits in English based on placement results.
Campus Locations
Vermont Tech’s Randolph campus in Randolph Center, Vermont.
Program Advisory Committee
- John Wood, Director, State of Vermont Division of Fire Safety
- Steven Locke, Chief, Hartford Fire Department
- James Litevich, Chief of Training, Vermont Fire Academy
- Michael O’Neil, Chief, Burlington Fire Department
- Al Floyd, Chief, Randolph Center Fire Department
- Matt Vinci, Professional Firefighters of Vermont