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Fire Service Administration
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares graduates to function as entry-level fire and emergency service providers
as well as to provide the degree credential necessary for rank promotion and
career advancement.
The Fire Service Administration program is open to any career or volunteer fire
fighter. This program integrates general education coursework with the major
components of the Division of Fire Rescue Services (DFRS) Fire/Rescue training
curriculum. Students will complete a total of 60 credits, including 21 general
education credits, 24 credits in supporting professional studies courses, and 15
credits through Fire/Rescue Department Career Recruit School courses. Certain
courses are restricted to employees or volunteers of the Fire/EMS Department or
an emergency services agency.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement.
• Students should consult ARTSYS for transferability of courses within the
University of Maryland System.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculumproviding a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health course may
satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with
an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in EN 101.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts & Humanities Elective (GenEd course list)
(CMSP 105 or CMSP 107 recommended) (CMSP 105 satisfies cultural
competence requirement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Science Elective (GenEd course list)
(BI 103, BI 117 or CH 101 recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
Wellness Elective (HE 201-Stress Management recommended) . . . .
3
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
(Wellness elective satisfies this requirement)
Departmental Requirements
FSA 101 Fire Protection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
FSA 103 Fire Investigation and Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
FSA 105 Risk Assessment, Reduction, and Safety . . . . . . . . . .
3
FSA 107 Disaster Planning and Response . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EM 201 Research and Technology in Emergency Management . .
3
FSA 201 Fire and Emergency Services Administration . . . . . . .
3
EM 205 Emergency Management Leadership . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EM 104 Disaster Response and Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Other Requirements
FS 145-EMTB Emergency Medical Technician Basic . . . . . . . . .
6
FS 112-EVO Emergency Vehicle Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
FS 101-FFI
Firefighter I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
FS 102-FFII
Firefighter II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
FS 108-HMO Hazardous Material Operations . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
FS 117-ICS Incident Command System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
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Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.A.S. in Fire Service Administration and who are looking for
transfer opportunities. For more information, contact the Counseling & Advising
Office at 301.846.2471 or the Program Manager of the Fire Service Administration
program.
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Public Safety Administration