Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The Fire Rescue Associate in Applied Science degree prepares students to perform the duties of a modern firefighter in busy departments where most calls are of a medical nature. The degree requirements also provide advancement opportunities, prepare students to take promotional exams, and allow flexibility for students to earn a specialty certificate as part of their electives.
Award Outcomes
- Identify the dangers associated with various emergency situations and apply the proper safety procedures for responders and the public
- Demonstrate firefighting and hazardous materials response skills
- Utilize personnel, apparatus, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground
- Identify and apply the components of the incident management system
- Function as an emergency medical technician at emergency scenes and integrate with other medical providers as part of the larger emergency medical services system
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate clinical information relevant to the role of EMS
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role as an EMS provider
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication