Curriculum and Admission Requirements

For entry into Seminole State's Fire Science Program, students must:

• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 18 years old. 
• Complete the College Placement Test (CPT).
• Complete the Seminole State application process.
• Complete a physical examination from a licensed physician, certifying their ability to participate in continuous strenuous physical activity.

Programs

• Associate in Science Degree
• Fire Officer Programs
• Fire Safety Inspector Programs
• Fire Investigator I Certification
• Fire Fighting Certificate
• Apparatus and Pump Operator Certification
• Fire Instructor Programs

Major Courses

• Fire Company Administration
• Fire Service Training Programs and Methods of Instruction
• Fire Service Tactics and Strategy
• Fire Prevention and Inspection
• Fire Protection Systems
• Characteristics of Building Construction
• Fire Protection Codes
• Fire Protection Plans Analysis/Blueprints
• Fire Investigation
• Water Distribution Systems Fundamentals
• Fire Service Finance

Support Courses

• Technical Writing
• Business Math or Algebra

General Education Courses

• Technology and Humanities for the 21^st Century
• English I
• Social Science Elective
• Physical Science
• Basic Computer Concepts

Students who have completed the firefighters' minimum standards or EMT Program at Seminole State may be awarded physical education credit for training and experience. Up to three semester hours of non-duplicated credits may be awarded.

Did you know?

Although firefighters perform many duties independently, teamwork is a vital necessity for fire fighting.