Fire Science

Diploma

Sioux City Campus

Program Description

This program provides an exploration of the fire science program and provides basic knowledge of the field. It provides an overview of the principles and legal aspects of emergency services, fire behavior and combustion, fire strategies and tactics, fire protection systems, and building construction for fire protection.

Contacts

Bill Koontz, Project Manager, Ext. 1358 Room B115 bill.koontz@witcc.edu

Required Classes

SDV 108	The College Experience	1
FIR 145	Strategy and Tactics	3
FIR 320	Essentials of Firefighter I	4
FIR 141	Fire Fighter II	2
ENG 105	Composition I	3
PEA 148	Physical Fitness I	2

FIR 184	Hazardous Materials Technician	3
FIR 149	Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply	3
EMS 217	Emergency Medical Technician	7
MAT 772	Applied Math	3

TOTAL CREDITS: 31.00