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Fire Science A.S.

Program Overview

 

Fire Science, Associate in Science (A.S.) (FSTD/FSTA-AS) 60 credits

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The Associate of Science in Fire Science Technology is a limited access program for state certified firefighters. The program is designed to provide firefighters, fire investigators, fire officers and fire protection professionals a scientific understanding of tactical fire suppression techniques, investigative methodology, and fire prevention practices. Through four week classes, this program provides a flexible route for existing firefighters to advance their careers by aligning educational course offerings with the requirements for the following state certifications: Fire Officer I (FLSFM0014), Fire Officer II, Fire Service Instructor I, Fire Service Instructor II, and Fire Inspector I (FLSFM007).

 

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Learn more about the College and this program by scheduling an appointment with an program advisor. You can select in-person, phone or virtual meeting. We encourage you to visit campus if possible to see the beautiful landscape and feel the caring vibe from faculty and staff.

  • Contact a Program Advisor 

Tracey Higdon
Assistant Professor, Fire Fighter Program
 tracey.higdon@fgc.edu
 386-754-4210

Madison Morton
Coordinator, CTE Programs
 madison.morton@fgc.edu
 386-754-4219

Admission Requirements

Students must have successfully completed Fire I and Fire II and be a certified Firefighter II through the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

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  • Submit High School transcript(s) to Office of Enrollment Services
  • Submit College transcript(s) for any institutions previously attended

Testing Requirements

Students must demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language through placement examination or by passing the appropriate reading, math or language courses, if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.

ACT, SAT, and PERT test scores may be used for placement into college-level courses if the test was taken in the past two years. To access test prep materials and to schedule an exam, go to Test Center. The Test Center is located in Building 7 and may be contacted at test.center@fgc.edu or 386-754-7378.

If you started 9th grade in the 2003-2004 school year or later at a Florida public high school, and graduated from a Florida, public high school with a standard high school diploma, you may be exempt from Placement testing in accordance with Senate Bill 1720.  Advisors still recommend all students placement test prior to the first term of registration in order to determine where you should start in college-level courses in order to be successful. 

Location

Florida Gateway College Online

Hours

Online

Costs

  • Tuition: $6,199.20
  • Lab/online Fees: $600

         Total: $6,799.20

 

Fire Science Technology, A.S.

4 week

online courses

9 credits

from Fire I & II

5 embedded

certifications

Guided Pathway

Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

Fire Science Technology, A.S.

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What our graduates are doing now!

Advanced careers in firefighting!

STARTING SALARIES

The average starting salary for Fire Fighters A.S. degree completers is $51,533

 

 

 

Completion of the Firefighter I and II programs, combined with State Certification through the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training as a Firefighter II, shall articulate to 9 college credits to be used toward technical electives in the Fire Science A.S. degree.  These credits will be awarded following the completion of 12 college credits at Florida Gateway College.

 

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The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not a bill that you will receive from Florida Gateway College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Florida Gateway College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
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