Our nation depends on those skilled in fire science to maintain the safety, security and welfare of our communities.  The extensive training that you will receive from Antelope Valley Medical College prepares those men and women for rewarding careers in fire services.  AVMC’s fire science program prepares students for careers such as; fire fighters, emergency management services, arson investigators, hazardous material specialist, safety technicians and insurance investigators. 

Program Objective
The fire science program will prepare will prepare graduates for an exciting career in the public or private fire science field.  The student will learn both theoretical concepts and practical applications of fire suppression, fire science management, fire prevention techniques, arson investigations, as well as the alleviation of hazardous material accidents. You must be a licensed EMT to qualify for the fire science program. 

Program Curriculum

List Each Course	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Extern Hours	Credit Hours	Contact Hours
Module 1 : Fire Technology Education Selection Process, Fire Protection Career Opportunities	45	0	0	3	45
Module 2 : Public Fire Protection, Chemistry & Physics of Fire	45	30	0	4	75
Module 3 : Public & Private Support Organizations, Fire Department Resources	40	25	0	3	65
Module 4 : Fire Dept Administration Support Functions	50	30	0	4	80
Module 5 : Training, Fire Prevention	50	20	0	3.5	70
Module 6 : Codes & Ordinances	35	15	0	2.5	50
Module 7 : Fire Protection Systems & Equip	35	15	0	2.5	50
Module 8 : Emergency Incident, Management	30	10	0	2.5	40
Module 9 : Emergency Operations	60	30	0	5	90
Module 10 : Fire Service Oral & Written, Examination Strategies & Techniques	30	30	0	3	60
Module 11 : Urban Search & Rescue, Low Angle Rescue	30	30	0	3	60
Module 13 : Los Angeles/Kern County EMS Protocols	30	10	0	2.5	40
TOTALS	480	245	0	38.5	720

Theory and Laboratory instruction: 725 hours
Total Hours: 725
Total Weeks: 30
Total Semester Credits: 38.5
Class Hours: M-F 9am to 3pm
15 lecture hours = 1 lecture credit
30 laboratory hours = 1 laboratory credit
45 externship hours = 1 externship credit

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