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Associate of Science in Fire Technology

USA

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What will I learn?

The programs are designed to provide educational opportunities for persons who are seeking employment or advancement in public or private fire protection agencies as well as persons who are pursuing a higher degree in fire administration or fire protection engineering.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Be academically prepared to demonstrate the skills necessary for entry-level positions in the Fire Service.

2. Apply critical thinking to research, evaluate, analyze and synthesize Fire Service information.

3. Demonstrate through written and oral communication skills a broad knowledge of Fire technology as it applies to a career in the Fire Service.

4. Explain and interpret Fire Service Terminology.

5. Demonstrate the skills and mechanical knowledge of Fire Service tools and equipment.

REQUIRED COURSES:

  • FIRE-101 Fire Protection Organization
  • FIRE-102 Fire Behavior and Combustion
  • FIRE-103 Fire Protection Equipment & Systems
  • FIRE-104 Building Construction for Fire Protection
  • FIRE-105 Fire Prevention
  • FIRE-107 Firefighter Safety and Survival

Which department am I in?

Contra Costa College

Study options

Full Time (60 units)

Tuition fees
US$8,700.00 per year
USD $290 per unit
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Los Medanos College

2700 East Leland Rd,

Room SS3-301,

PITTSBURG,

California,

94565, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to Los Medanos College is open to the following:

1. Graduates of a regionally accredited high school,

2. Applicants who are 18 years of age or older.

In order to qualify for admission, the following is required:

  • TOEFL iBT - 61, iTP Institutional TOEFL only accepted for study abroad students from partner institutions - 500
  • IELTS 5.5 (minimum band score of 4.5)
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) - 160
  • iTEP Academic - 3.5
  • PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) - 45
  • Duolingo - Test score of 90

Note from client: this is just for Fall 2020, but at least students will know they can still apply (in fact even a bit later probably).

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