Fire Science Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(60 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required FIRE and FIRE related-elective courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, III, IV and V; students do not need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) 3 | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| American National Government 3 | 3 | |
or POLS 1110G | Introduction to Political Science | |
Area V: Humanities | ||
| United States History I 3 | 3 | |
or HIST 1120G | United States History II | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| COMM 1130G | Public Speaking 3 | 3 |
| or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| Select 3 credits in Mathematics - Area II of the New Mexico General Education Requirements. 2 | 3 | |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology 3 | 3 | |
or SOCI 2310G | Contemporary Social Problems | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| FIRE 112 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRE 114 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE 120 | Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply | 3 |
| FIRE 126 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE 130 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FIRE 203 | Fire and Emergency Services Administration | 3 |
| FIRE 210 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 223 | Fire Investigations I | 3 |
| FIRE 224 | Strategy and Tactics | 3 |
| FIRE 225 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIRE/LAWE 233 | Practical Approach to Terrorism | 3 |
| FIRE-related Electives | ||
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Emergency Medical Technician Basic | 6 | |
| Emergency Medical Technician Basic Lab | 2 | |
| Emergency Medical Technician Basic Field/Clinical | 1 | |
| Fire Fighter I and II | 12 | |
| Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations | 3 | |
| Apparatus and Equipment | 2 | |
| Fire Service Instructor | 3 | |
| Vehicle Extrication | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
- 2
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 3
Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
(60 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required FIRE and FIRE related-elective courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| FALL | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Political Science or American National Government | ||
| FIRE 112 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRE 114 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SPRING | ||
| Area II: Mathematics - any Area II course listed in the NM General Education Requirements of the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | 3 | |
| FIRE 120 | Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply | 3 |
| FIRE 126 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE 130 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| SUMMER | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | ||
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FALL | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences | 4 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | ||
| Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| United States History I or United States History II | ||
| FIRE 203 | Fire and Emergency Services Administration | 3 |
| FIRE 210 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 223 | Fire Investigations I | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| SPRING | ||
| FIRE 224 | Strategy and Tactics | 3 |
| FIRE 225 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIRE 233 or LAWE 233 | Practical Approach to Terrorism or Practical Approach to Terrorism | 3 |
| Fire-Related Elective(s) - Choose from the following: | 4 | |
| Fire Fighter I and II | ||
| Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations | ||
| Apparatus and Equipment | ||
| Fire Service Instructor | ||
| Vehicle Extrication | ||
| Emergency Medical Technician Basic and Emergency Medical Technician Basic Lab | ||
| Emergency Medical Technician Basic Field/Clinical | ||
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |