FIE3 Fire and Emergency Services Occupation, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus and Online
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
5 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
62 |
Program Description
The FIE3- Fire & Emergency Services Occupation degree program was designed for individuals currently employed in the public safety areas of fire service and emergency medical services seeking a degree for promotional purposes. Our FIE3 is not an entry level option. Southern Crescent Technical College offers two entry level diploma options that will bridge to degrees.
Prospective students already certified or licensed as Firefighters (explained further) who wish to complete degree requirements may receive experiential credit (prior learning credits) with documentation. Southern Crescent Technical College can only grant prior learning credits for ProBoard (NPQ) National Professional Qualifications and International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certificates. For these certifications to be accepted, they must have the proper visible and legible seals and certification numbers.
The College accepts credit from the College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). A grade of EXP is assigned for awarded CLEP credit. Quality points are not awarded for CLEP, therefore, courses with CLEP credit are not calculated into the GPA during the admissions process.
Student must present copies of both certifications (NPQ/IFSAC FF 1 & FF 2) to the Fire Science Technology Department Chair to be granted prior learning credits for the following FIRE courses: Individuals without certifications will have to take the Fire courses to receive credit.
Public Safety Employment Awareness Statement
A criminal history will not hinder a student from receiving a certificate, diploma, or degree in a Public Safety program from Southern Crescent Technical College; however, a student with a criminal background may be denied employment in the public safety field.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Rosanna Dove, M.P.A., Department Chair
Email: Rosanna.Dove@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 412-5713
Program Courses
Area I Language Arts Communications 3 credit hours
Area II Social Behavioral Science 6 credit hours
Area III Natural Sciences Mathematics 3 credit hours
Area IV Humanities Fine Arts
Occupational Courses 47 credit hours
| FRSC 1020 | Basic Firefighter - Emergency Services Fundamentals | 3 |
| FRSC 1030 | Basic Firefighter - MODULE I | 5 |
| FRSC 1040 | Basic Firefighter - MODULE II | 3 |
| FRSC 1060 | Fire Prevention, Preparedness and Maintenance | 3 |
| FRSC 1070 | Introduction to Technical Rescue | 4 |
| FRSC 1080 | Fireground Operations | 3 |
| EMSP 1110 | Introduction to the EMT Profession | 3 |
| EMSP 1120 | EMT Assessment/Airway Management and Pharmacology | 3 |
| EMSP 1130 | Medical Emergencies for the EMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1140 | Special Patient Populations | 3 |
| EMSP 1150 | Shock and Trauma for the EMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1160 | Clinical and Practical Applications for the EMT | 1 |
| EMSP 1510 | Advanced Concepts for the AEMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1520 | Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1530 | Clinical Applications for the AEMT | 1 |
| EMSP 1540 | Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 47 |