Program Description
The Fire Science Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a Diploma in Fire Science.
Certifying Agency: Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council 1000 Indian Springs Dr., Forsyth, Georgia 31029-9599
Career Information
Occupation
Firefighters
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 2.1% nationally and -3.6% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $50,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Additional Program Admissions Requirements
Must be 18 years of age
Blood and Airborne Pathogens
Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens.
These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf.
Program Contact Information
Corbett Davis
Program Coordinator, EMT, AEMT, Fire, Paramedics
Academic Building D1108C
404-225-44699
codavis@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 4 terms
Program Credit Hours: 55
Estimated Program Cost: $7,368
Required Courses
General Education Courses - (9 Credits)
English Requirement - (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following English courses | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| | Or | |
| ENGL 1005 | Applied Technical Communication | 3 |
Math Requirement - (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following Math Courses | |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1005 | Applied Technical Mathematics | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Requirement - (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following Social-Behavioral Science Courses | |
| PSYC 1010 | Basic Psychology | 3 |
| | Or | |
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
Occupational Courses (47 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 55
Program Outcomes
1. The graduate will be able to attain academic, occupational and professional knowledge.
2. The graduate will be able to attain skills required for career acquisition, retention and advancement.
3. The graduate will be able to perform as a competent member of a fire service team.