Program Details

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Tidewater Community College

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Fire Science Technology prepares individuals for work as fire administrators, arson investigators, fire training coordinators, safety directors, state training coordinators, municipal department administrators, fire insurance appraisers, and fire equipment salespersons. The programs are aimed at firefighters who seek advancement and wish to broaden their knowledge of the field.

Students are advised to consult with the program coordinator prior to entering the program.

Program Credit Requirements

Program Overview & Guidance

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Delivery Mode

In-Person

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Online

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Hybrid

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Credential That Prepares You For This Program

Credential

Career Studies Certificate - Fire Science Supervision

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Yes, if you: are physically fit have a clean driving record embrace teamwork
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes Any 100 level math or higher. Students may select any DIT, HLT or PED (activity) course to satisfy this requirement. NOTES: - It is recommended that at the time of graduation all students have a current Emergency Medical Technician's Certificate. - It is highly recommended that all students meet with or talk to the program coordinator before beginning the program. - TCC has an articulation agreement with ODU. Recent changes to the curriculum have made it easier for students to transfer from TCC to this or any other four-year program. Additional information about the admission process and program requirements is available online at tcc.edu (search keywords "fire science").
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Tidewater Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights	TCC had 9 graduates in 2020-21, 9 graduates in 2019-20, 10 graduates in 2018-19, 10 graduates in 2017-18, and 19 graduates in 2016-17 in the AAS program in Fire Science Technology.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	The student development requirement at TCC is waived for students who have completed an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. All other coursework is evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	TCC recognizes you have a wealth of skills and knowledge gained through life, work and community-based experiences. Credit for Prior Learning at TCC is academic credit awarded to students who successfully demonstrate college or university-level learning achieved through informal or experiential learning outside of the classroom. You can have your learning evaluated for academic credit, saving you time and money towards earning your degree. For more information: https://help.tcc.edu/s/topic/0TO1R000000gnrkWAA/credit-for-prior-learning
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Tidewater Community College

College Level Information

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Number of Transfer Students

3513

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	At TCC, we believe everyone should have access to a high quality, affordable education. With diverse programs designed for immediate job placement, smaller class sizes, top-rated faculty and modern campuses, TCC is an ideal environment for a life changing education, right here in your own backyard.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined when an academic plan is selected by the student.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Completing the first two years of your degree at TCC can get you in the door - while saving you thousands on the cost of your education. We recommend that you start your transfer planning during your first semester at TCC. In addition to your regular academic advising, you should review the TCC guaranteed admissions agreements and the transfer guides for the college or university to which you would like to transfer. https://help.tcc.edu/s/article/Guaranteed-Transfer-Programs.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
33-1021.00	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.	Protective Service Occupations
33-2021.00	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.	Protective Service Occupations
33-2011.00	Firefighters	Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.	Protective Service Occupations
33-2022.00	Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.	Protective Service Occupations
11-9199.11	Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.	Management Occupations
25-1194.00	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.	Management Occupations
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers	Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.	Management Occupations
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other	All managers not listed separately.	Management Occupations
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.	Management Occupations
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Development Managers	Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.	Management Occupations
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers	Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.	Management Occupations