Fire Science

Diploma

Sioux City Campus

You can get free tuition for this program through the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship. To apply for free tuition, start by filling out your FAFSA.

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

Diane Hargens, Dean, Ext. 4219 diane.hargens@witcc.edu

Required Classes

SDV 108	The College Experience	1
FIR 213	Principles of Emergency Services	3
FIR 320	Essentials of Firefighter I	4
FIR 322	Hazardous Materials: Operations Level	1
ENG 105	Composition I	3
FIR 152	Fire Protection Systems	3

FIR 141	Fire Fighter II	2
EMS 217	Emergency Medical Technician	7
PEA 148	Physical Fitness I	2
MAT 772	Applied Math	3
FIR 124	Building Construction	3

TOTAL CREDITS: 32.00