Fire Science (A.S.)

Graduates of this program should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of fire development, cause and prevention;
• Apply theoretical knowledge of hydraulic principles to solving water-supply problems for fire protection;
• Identify hazardous materials, hazardous properties and successful emergency-scene operations;
• Recognize the importance of building-construction concepts and materials in fire safety, the effects of heat and fire on buildings, and the impact of fire to personal safety of building occupants;
• Explain the benefits of fire protection systems in various types of structures;
• Discuss and describe the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of fire and emergency services;
• Define how the concepts of risk management affect strategic and tactical decision-making;
• Describe the history and philosophy of fire prevention; and
• Demonstrate and use basic interpersonal, group and public communication skills.

After you have applied to BCC, email your high school and/or college transcripts to admissions@berkshirecc.edu.

To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete all program and general education credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.

Program Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CIS-102	Fundamental Computer Literacy	3
FIS-101	Principles of Emergency Services	3
FIS-106	Fire Behavior and Combustion	3
FIS-123	Building Construction for Fire Protection	3
FIS-128	Protection Systems	3
FIS-145	Fire Prevention	3
FIS-221	Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival	3
FIS-206	Fire Investigation	3
PSY-	Psychology	3
Or
SOC-105	Introductory Sociology
ENG-	English Composition/Writing	6
MAT-	Mathematics	3
Total Program Credit Hours:		36

General/Program Electives

Course Title	Credits
General Electives	9 credits
Program Electives	Required: 15 credits (listed in chart below)
Credits for prior learning will be awarded for Firefighter I and II, Hazardous Material Certification and EMT Certification — up to 15 credits for prior learning can be awarded toward degree.
Total Credits for Degree	60 credits

Additional Requirements

Minimum Cumulative Average

Course Title	Credits
Overall	2
All required FIS courses	2

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Course Equivalents: GCC and BCC

Greenfield Courses	BCC Equivalent Courses	Name of Courses
FST151	FIS101	Principles of Emergency Services
FST152	FIS106	Fire Behavior and Combustion
FST153	FIS146	Fire Prevention
FST154	FIS221	Principles of Fire and Emergency Services
FST155	FIS123	Building Construction and Fire Protection
FST159	FIS128	Fire Protection Systems
FST253	FIS206	Fire Investigation

Elective Course Equivalents: GCC and BCC

Greenfield Elective Courses	BCC Equivalent Elective Courses	Name of Elective Courses
FST156	FIS201	Hazardous Materials Chemistry
FST157	FIS127	Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
FST158	FIS210	Principles of Fire and Emergency Service Adm
FST252	FIS217	Strategy and Tactics
EMS 101	FISTR1	Emergency Medical Technician- Basic - 6 credits