Fire Science Technology
Diploma
Contact Information
Jerry Asbach
706-771-4192
Augusta Campus - Emergency Services Building

Program Description

The Fire Science Technology program responds to the needs of fire departments to provide critical educational opportunities to employees who either strive for advancement or have assumed greater roles and responsibilities. This program provides the knowledge, skill and attitudes necessary for the student to successfully lead and supervise fire and rescue personnel in both emergency and non-emergency settings. This is a college level program designed to assist the student in developing advanced skills in written communication, understanding the human reactions to disaster/emergency situations, and enhance the student’s mathematical and science background. High school graduation or GED is required for graduation from this program.

Employment Opportunities

This program provides education in leadership and theoretical and skill enhancement to firefighting professionals already trained and working in the profession.

Notes:

• A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.
• A student who does not earn a grade of “C” or higher in any two courses attempted with the prefix FSC and MAT will be suspended from the program for one year. Before re-entering the program, the student must complete an individualized remedial program assigned by the department head. After the third unsuccessful attempt of any courses with the FSC and MAT prefixes, the student will not be allowed to re-enter the Fire Science Technology program.
• Conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor may prohibit employment in field and may make a student ineligible to take licensing/certification exam(s) required for the profession. A background check and/or drug screen may be required by some agencies before a student attends a clinical practicum. For more information, contact the appropriate program advisor.