Gateway Community & Technical College - Fire / Rescue Science Technology

Fire / Rescue Science Technology

Description

Fire / Rescue Science Technology The fire/rescue training program offers classes at no cost to Kentucky volunteer fire departments, and members of paid departments who have written mutual aid agreements with volunteer departments across the Commonwealth. Students who wish to pursue a credential under this program will receive credit for training taken as a volunteer firefighter, if the training has been provided by technical college instructors. Specific course requirements for the Associate degree and certificate programs are available from state Fire/Rescue Training Coordinators. For a list of coordinators, visit the KCTCS website at http://www.kctcs.edu/kyfirecommission/. Students who seek an Associate degree must enroll in the college and pay normal charges for registration and other classes.

Program Options

Associate in Applied Science
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Associate in Applied Science
            Heritage/Humanities.................................................................... 3
            Mathematics................................................................................ 3
            Science.................................................................................... 3 -4
            Social Interaction........................................................................ 3
            Writing/Accessing Information.................................................... 3
CPU 100    Introduction to Computers OR............................................. 3
CIS    100    Introduction to Computers................................................ (3)
FRS    101    Introduction to Fire Service.................................................. 3
FRS    102    Firefighters Basic Skills I...................................................... 3
FRS    103    Firefighters Basic Skills II..................................................... 3
FRS    104    Firefighters Intermediate Skills I........................................... 3
FRS    105    Firefighters Intermediate Skills II......................................... 3
FRS    201    Firefighters Advanced Skills I............................................... 3
FRS    202    Firefighters Advanced Skills II.............................................. 3
FRS    203    Firefighters Advanced Skills III............................................. 3
FRS    204    EMT First Responder........................................................... 3
FRS    205    Fire Officer I........................................................................ 5
FRS    206    Fire Officer II....................................................................... 8
FRS    207    Fire Officer III..................................................................... 6
Total Credits                                                        64-65

Certificates
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A Promising Career

Fire fighters work in many settings, from residential areas, airports, chemical plants and industrial sites to grasslands and forests. Most calls involve medical emergencies, and most fire departments provide emergency medical services. Almost all departments require fire fighters to be certified as emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

Gateway’s Fire/Rescue training program offers most classes at no cost to Kentucky career or volunteer fire departments. Students who wish to pursue a diploma from our Fire/Rescue curriculum receive credit for training taken as a fire fighter. Specific course requirements are available from Fire/Rescue training coordinators. Students who seek an Associate degree or diploma must enroll at Gateway and pay required fees for registration and academic classes.

Employment Opportunities

Demand for fire fighters is likely to grow faster than average through 2014. Most growth will occur as volunteer positions are converted to paid jobs in growing suburban areas. Openings also are expected to result from the need to replace fire fighters who retire, stop working for other reasons, or transfer to other occupations. (Source: DOL Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-2007)

SALARY

Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at www.Salary.com

Note:

Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway College.



	GCTC Programs Additional Program Cost Transfer Degrees Accounting Technology Air Conditioning Technology Auto Body Repair Automotive Technology Business Administration Construction Carpentry Cosmetology Criminal Justice Diesel Technology Fire/Rescue Science Health and Wellness Information Technology Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Machine Tool Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology Medical Assisting Medical Information Technology MIT: Computer Aided Drafting MIT: Electrical Technology MIT: Engineering Technology MIT: Industrial Maintenance Technology Nursing Office Systems Technology Practical Nursing VCA: Art and Design VCA: Multimedia VCA: Printing Welding Technology	Fire / Rescue Science Technology Description The fire/rescue training program offers classes at no cost to Kentucky volunteer fire departments, and members of paid departments who have written mutual aid agreements with volunteer departments across the Commonwealth. Students who wish to pursue a credential under this program will receive credit for training taken as a volunteer firefighter, if the training has been provided by technical college instructors. Specific course requirements for the Associate degree and certificate programs are available from state Fire/Rescue Training Coordinators. For a list of coordinators, visit the KCTCS website at http://www.kctcs.edu/kyfirecommission/. Students who seek an Associate degree must enroll in the college and pay normal charges for registration and other classes. Program Options Associate in Applied Science Click here to show/hide Associate in Applied Science requirements. Click here to print Associate in Applied Science requirements Associate in Applied Science Heritage/Humanities.................................................................... 3 Mathematics................................................................................ 3 Science.................................................................................... 3 -4 Social Interaction........................................................................ 3 Writing/Accessing Information.................................................... 3 CPU 100 Introduction to Computers OR............................................. 3 CIS 100 Introduction to Computers................................................ (3) FRS 101 Introduction to Fire Service.................................................. 3 FRS 102 Firefighters Basic Skills I...................................................... 3 FRS 103 Firefighters Basic Skills II..................................................... 3 FRS 104 Firefighters Intermediate Skills I........................................... 3 FRS 105 Firefighters Intermediate Skills II......................................... 3 FRS 201 Firefighters Advanced Skills I............................................... 3 FRS 202 Firefighters Advanced Skills II.............................................. 3 FRS 203 Firefighters Advanced Skills III............................................. 3 FRS 204 EMT First Responder........................................................... 3 FRS 205 Fire Officer I........................................................................ 5 FRS 206 Fire Officer II....................................................................... 8 FRS 207 Fire Officer III..................................................................... 6 Total Credits 64-65 Certificates Click here to show/hide Certificate requirements. Click here to print Certificate requirements Certificates Firefighter I FRS 101 Introduction to Fire Service.................................................. 3 FRS 102 Firefighters Basic Skills I...................................................... 3 FRS 103 Firefighters Basic Skills II..................................................... 3 FRS 104 Firefighters Intermediate Skills I........................................... 3 Total Credits 12 Firefighter II FRS 101 Introduction to Fire Service.................................................. 3 FRS 102 Firefighters Basic Skills I...................................................... 3 FRS 103 Firefighters Basic Skills II..................................................... 3 FRS 104 Firefighters Intermediate Skills I........................................... 3 FRS 105 Firefighters Intermediate Skills II......................................... 3 FRS 201 Firefighters Advanced Skills I............................................... 3 FRS 202 Firefighters Advanced Skills II.............................................. 3 FRS 203 Firefighters Advanced Skills III............................................. 3 Total Credits 24 A Promising Career Fire fighters work in many settings, from residential areas, airports, chemical plants and industrial sites to grasslands and forests. Most calls involve medical emergencies, and most fire departments provide emergency medical services. Almost all departments require fire fighters to be certified as emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Gateway’s Fire/Rescue training program offers most classes at no cost to Kentucky career or volunteer fire departments. Students who wish to pursue a diploma from our Fire/Rescue curriculum receive credit for training taken as a fire fighter. Specific course requirements are available from Fire/Rescue training coordinators. Students who seek an Associate degree or diploma must enroll at Gateway and pay required fees for registration and academic classes. Employment Opportunities Demand for fire fighters is likely to grow faster than average through 2014. Most growth will occur as volunteer positions are converted to paid jobs in growing suburban areas. Openings also are expected to result from the need to replace fire fighters who retire, stop working for other reasons, or transfer to other occupations. (Source: DOL Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-2007) SALARY Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at www.Salary.com Note: Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway College.

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