Fire Suppression, Fire Technology, AAS

Program Code: Fire Suppression-AAS

This is a draft edition of the 2025-2026 catalog. Information is subject to change.

Note: This degree/certificate leads to professional licensure in Nevada. Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. If you do not live in Nevada and/or do not intend to seek employment in Nevada, then your application for admittance will be under review to determine eligibility for licensure in your state prior to acceptance into the program. Please visit our Professional Licensure Programs page for full details on the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. 
 

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science, Fire Technology, Fire Suppression is designed for individuals who wish to advance their careers in fire fighting or fire prevention. Students completing the Fire and Rescue Academy may apply their Fire Academy credits toward completion of this degree. For those interested in a career in fire prevention or fire suppression systems, we recommend this degree with elective courses in fire suppression. This degree is a pathway to the Bachelor of Applied Science, Emergency Management and Homeland Security for those interested in management and leadership. 

Fire Science Technology Career Map

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
Communications 3
Mathematics 3
Human Relations 3
FT 101 Introduction to Fire Protection (3)
or  
FT 102 Entry Level Firefighter 3
Elective 3
 Semester Total15
2nd semester
English 3
US/NV Constitution 3
Science 3
FT 200 Leadership and Ethics in Emergency Service 3
Elective 3
 Semester Total15
3rd semester
Diversity 1 3
FA/Humanities/Soc Sci 1 (3)
FT 122 Codes/Ordinances I 3
COM 113 Fundamentals of Speech Communications 3
or  
COM 101 Public Speaking (3)
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Semester Total15
4th semester
EMHS 200 ICS/NIMS/EOC 3
FT 125 Build Construction I 3
FT 131 Hazardous Materials 3
SOC 110 Conflict Resolution 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Semester Total18
 Total Units63
1

See program recommendations and  approved General Education list for the AAS/BAS Degree.

Program Requirements

AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees designed for students to enter the workforce.

To earn an AAS degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
English3
Communications3
Human Relations3
Recommended:
MGT 201
Principles of Management
or MGT 212
 Leadership and Human Relations
Mathematics:3
Science3
Recommended:
GEOL 100
Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Natural Disasters
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science 13
Recommended:
SOC/ANTH 205
Race and Ethnicity in Everyday Life
or ANTH 208
 Fundamentals of Cultural Diversity
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 13
Diversity 1(3)
Recommended:
SOC/ANTH 205
Race and Ethnicity in Everyday Life
or ANTH 208
 Fundamentals of Cultural Diversity
Degree Requirements
EMHS 200ICS/NIMS/EOC3
COM 113Fundamentals of Speech Communications3
or COM 101 Public Speaking
FT 101Introduction to Fire Protection3
or FT 102 Entry Level Firefighter
FT 122Codes/Ordinances I3
FT 125Build Construction I3
FT 131Hazardous Materials3
FT 200Leadership and Ethics in Emergency Service3
SOC 110Conflict Resolution3
Elective Requirements
Select 18 units from the following or any other EMS, EMHS, FS, FT, BUS, or MATH Courses:18
EMS 108
Emergency Medical Technician Training
FT 106
Firefighter I Academy
FT 110
Basic Wildland Firefighting
FT 121
Fire Prevention I
FS 150
Physical Fitness and Nutrition for Fire Service
FT 151
Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
BUS 107
Business Speech Communications
Total Units63
1

Recommend taking a course that double counts for diversity, FA/Humanities/Soc Science, or US/NV constitution. Please see catalog for more information. 

Program Outcomes

Students completing the degree will:

PSLO1: Demonstrate, classify, and employ an all-hazards approach to interdisciplinary relationships in the contemporary emergency service environment.

PSLO2: Appraise risk, recognize and employ fire mitigation techniques and operate at a national level in the role of entry-level firefighter.

PSLO3: Identify and apply the elements and governmental levels of the National Response Framework specific to the Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), Emergency Operations Center (EOC) throughout coursework. 

PSLO4: Demonstrate, differentiate, and implement a comprehension of the physical, mental, interpersonal and leadership aspects of the emergency services professions and the competence to operate cohesively among people and communities from diverse backgrounds in a professional manner.