Fire Science Program – Fire Science Option

Students who plan a career in firefighting or fire safety technology should select this program which is based on the premise that in-service personnel need to study technical improvement and that new recruits must be better qualified to enter fire and safety careers. The coursework in the Fire Science program may be helpful in succeeding in the entrance and promotional exams for the fire service. A sound foundation is provided for continuing into a four-year fire degree program.

Applicants for the Fire Science Program must be able to meet the physical demands and satisfy the behavioral capabilities as outlined in the Program’s Technical Standards.

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Upon completion of the Fire Science program, students are able to:

• Apply principles and current practices of fire protection techniques.
• Use effective communication skills to build relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and members of the community.
• Perform the role of a fire protection officer using established standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Observe, analyze, assess, and implement an effective operation plan in fire protection and emergency medical service situations.
• Apply principles and practices of specialized technical operations teams.
• Integrate leadership principles to perform roles of increasing responsibility within fire protection and emergency medical service organizations.

Adjunct Faculty

Dean Melanson, Program Coordinator
John Burke
Peter Burke
Geof Deering
David LeBlanc
Michael Young