Curricula for Fire Science Technology

Program Learning Outcomes are what we expect each student will learn while earning a degree or certificate. Meeting these learning outcomes is how we assess our performance as a college. Our learning outcomes support both important career skills and future success as a student.

Upon completing the Fire Science Technology (AAS) program, CMC students will be able to:

1. Apply Chemistry and Mathematics principles to solve fire protection problems.
2. Apply and interpret National Fire Codes in reviewing plans, demonstrating and applying principles of operation to assess detection and suppression systems functions.
3. Evaluate flammables, combustible liquids and solids, and chemicals to use appropriate equipment and knowledge.
4. Understand the characteristics of hazardous materials to ensure safe handling, transporting and storage, as well as how to deal effectively with spills and fires involving those items.
5. Demonstrate basic principles to determine area of origin, cause of fire, and application of sound investigative principles.
6. Demonstrate a proficiency in the use and application of firefighting equipment.
7. Apply the principles of fire protection to solve safety problems within the community.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the administrative workings of a fire department including budget preparation, resource allocation, long-range planning, and fiscal projections.
9. Identify standards related to health, safety, and fitness for fire fighters.
10. Demonstrate basic firefighting skills and knowledge.