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Fire Science AAS

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Associate's degree, Employment, Measurable skills gain

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Fire Science/Fire-fighting. 430203

Description

The program is designed to help students to draw on technical and professional knowledge in making effective decisions concerning fire science. Though technical education the student acquires specialized knowledge in this field of public service and develops specific competencies for the performance of fire service administrative and supervisory duties. The curriculum includes areas such as the scientific understanding of fire hazards and their control and general courses that prepare one to work with people harmoniously. This program also enables the student to make proper decisions while on and off the emergency scene.


Upon completion of this program, the student should be prepared to advance to a company level officer in a career department, or a higher-level officer in the volunteer service. This program utilizes National Fire Academy and Arkansas Fire Academy courses, as well as courses developed by Black River Technical Collee Fire Training Center.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

64

Hours

60

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

BLACK River Technical College (BRTC) - Pocahontas

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

1410 Highway 304 East, Pocahontas, Arkansas

Local WIB

5050 - Northeast

Name of Credential

Fire Science Associate of Applied Science

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

pell

Refund Policy

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

Yes

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

In-State/District Tuition

$6,780.00

Other Fees

$4,080.00 Technology & Infrastructure Fee. Student Activity Fee. Student Assessment Fee. Student Success Fee. Facilities Maintenance Fee. Distance Education Fee.

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$13,560.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$10,860.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$17,640.00

Demand Occupation(s)

33-2011.00Firefighters
$0.00 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

1410 Highway 304 East, Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455

Phone Number

(870) 248-4000

Fax Number

(870) 248-4100

Web Address

https://

Last Updated

Aug 01, 2024

Created

Jun 19, 2023

Renewal

Jul 11, 2024

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