Fire Science Technology: Career Associate

The Fire Science Technology AA degree is designed to provide individuals with the technical and professional knowledge required to make decisions regarding fire protection for both the public and private sectors. This curriculum also provides a solid foundation for continuous higher learning in fire protection, administration, and management. This curriculum follows the U.S. Fire Administration/National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Model for Professional Development.  The complete program is available at the Harrisburg and Lancaster campuses. Some of the required courses are available at the York Campus.

Graduates find work in volunteer and paid community fire services and in other governmental, insurance, business, and industrial settings. Job titles include fire fighters, fire safety specialists, industrial safety specialists and underwriters, plan reviewer and code enforcement officers.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3
ENGL 104 Technical Writing  3
COMM 101 Effective Speaking   (or)  3
  COMM 203 Interpersonal Communication  (3
Core A Elective  3
Core B Elective  3
Core C Elective  3
Free Elective  3
Physical Education & Wellness  1

Major Requirements   
FIRE 101 Principles of Emergency Services     3 
FIRE 102 Fire Prevention  3 
FIRE 103 Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Safety and Survival  3 
FIRE 105 Building Construction for Fire Protection  3 
FIRE 106 Fire Behavior and Combustion  3 
FIRE 201 Fire Protection Hydraulics & Water Supply  3 
FIRE 202 Hazardous Materials Chemistry    3 
FIRE 203 Fire Protection Systems  3 
FIRE 204 Fire Investigation I  3 
FIRE 207 Educational Methodology  3 
FIRE 209 Fire & Emergency Services Administration  3 
FIRE 210 Strategy and Tactics  3 

Other Required Courses   
CIS 105 Intro to Software for Business  3 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Identify the requirements of various fire protection environments and operate the equipment related to those environments

Recognize the prevention and suppression of hazards by means of building inspections and hazard descriptions; the application for safety codes; and the use of proper procedures for hauling and storing hazardous materials

Explain the operations of fire extinguishing and warning systems

Conduct fire investigations

Manage a fire protection organization through effective use of manpower and equipment

Write and speak effectively

Appreciate accomplishments in the arts and sciences

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations