Fire Science Technology — education

Fire Science Technology

Firefighters need a solid working knowledge of water hydraulics, pressure and behavior.

Volunteer State Community College offers two options in Fire Science Technology, a Professional Certificate and Associate’s Degree in Applied Science.

The certificate program is designed to prepare students in practical firefighting applications and management. Six core courses are required: Principles of Emergency Services, Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply, Fire Prevention, Fire Behavior and Combustion, Fire Protection Systems and Building Construction for Fire Protection.

Certificate students must take two other Fire Science Technology courses for a total of 23 credits.

Volunteer State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is an equal opportunity institution and ensures equal opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation or status as a qualified veteran with a disability or veteran of the Vietnam era.

This website was developed in part with funds received under Title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act of 2006