Fire Science Management, Associate in Applied Science

College(s):

Malcolm X

Program Code: 0413

Program Requirements

General Education Coursework
ENGLISH 101Composition3
MATH 118General Education Math (or higher Gen Ed math course)4
PSYCH 201General Psychology3
BIOLOGY 116Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology4
or BIOLOGY 121 Biology I
or BIOLOGY 226 Human Structure and Function I
or CHEM 121 Basic Chemistry I
or CHEM 201 General Chemistry I
Select a General Education course that is a Human Diversity course. 13
Required Program Core
EMT 101Emergency Medical Technician-Basic8
FIREMGT 101Principles of Emergency Services3
FIREMGT 102Strategies and Tactics I3
FIREMGT 103Fire Behavior and Combustion3
FIREMGT 197Principles of Emergency Responder Safety and Survival3
FIREMGT 200Management and Leadership I3
FIREMGT 202Building Construction for Fire Science3
FIREMGT 203Fire Suppression and Protection Systems3
FIREMGT 204Management and Leadership II3
FIREMGT 210Principles of Fire Prevention3
Program Electives
Select a minimum of nine credit hours of the following:9
FIREMGT 104
Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services
FIREMGT 106
Fire Apparatus and Equipment Operator
FIREMGT 111
Basic Incident Command
FIREMGT 198
Strategies and Tactics II
FIREMGT 201
Fire Service Hydraulics
FIREMGT 205
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
FIREMGT 206
Management and Operations III
FIREMGT 211
Management Operations IV
FIREMGT 220
Fire Instructor I
FIREMGT 212
Fire Investigation I
FIREMGT 213
Fire Investigation II
FIREMGT 221
Fire Instructor II
Total Hours61
1

Human Diversity Courses < City Colleges of Chicago (ccc.edu)

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a degree in Fire Science Management. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Fire Science Management. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.

Check the program webpage for details about session dates and times.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
Semester One  
ENGLISH 101 Composition 1 3
FIREMGT 101 Principles of Emergency Services 3
FIREMGT 102 Strategies and Tactics I 3
FIREMGT 200 Management and Leadership I 3
 Hours12
Semester 2
Semester Two  
MATH 118 General Education Math 1, 4 4
FIREMGT 103 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3
FIREMGT 204 Management and Leadership II 3
 Hours10
Semester 3
Semester Three  
BIOLOGY 116
or BIOLOGY 121
or BIOLOGY 226
or CHEM 121
or CHEM 201
 Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology 1
or Biology I
or Human Structure and Function I
or Basic Chemistry I
or General Chemistry I
 4
PSYCH 201 General Psychology 1 3
 Hours7
Semester 4
Semester Four  
Any General Education, Human Diversity Course 1 3
FIREMGT 197 Principles of Emergency Responder Safety and Survival 3
FIREMGT 202 Building Construction for Fire Science 3
FIREMGT 210 Principles of Fire Prevention 3
 Hours12
Semester 5
Semester Five  
FIRE MGT 106 2 3
FIREMGT 201 Fire Service Hydraulics 2 3
FIREMGT 203 Fire Suppression and Protection Systems 3
FIREMGT 212 Fire Investigation I 2 3
 Hours12
Semester 6
Semester Six  
EMT 101 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic 8
 Hours8
 Total Hours61
1

General Education Requirement

2

Program Elective

3

Human Diversity Courses < City Colleges of Chicago (ccc.edu)

4

or higher Gen Ed math course

Program ElectiveS

Associate in Applied Science Electives
FIREMGT 104Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services3
FIRE MGT 106
FIRE MGT 111
FIREMGT 198Strategies and Tactics II3
FIREMGT 205Chemistry of Hazardous Materials3
FIREMGT 206Management and Operations III3
FIREMGT 211Management Operations IV3
FIREMGT 212Fire Investigation I3
FIREMGT 213Fire Investigation II3
FIREMGT 220Fire Instructor I3

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Job Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$78,104
Median 50th Percentile$119,947
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$154,132

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$38
Median 50th Percentile$58
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$74

Annual Job Openings

124 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less32.30%
A certificate18.72%
Some college11.76%
An Associate degree23.84%
A Bachelor's degree13.24%
A Master's or Professional degree0.02%
A Doctoral degree or more0.12%

13.38% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Firefighters

Job Description

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$39,118
Median 50th Percentile$78,121
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$116,852

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$19
Median 50th Percentile$38
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$56

Annual Job Openings

655 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less45.25%
A certificate24.60%
Some college19.50%
An Associate degree7.15%
A Bachelor's degree0.43%
A Master's or Professional degree2.96%
A Doctoral degree or more0.10%

3.49% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Job Description

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$37,999
Median 50th Percentile$82,266
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$180,520

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$18
Median 50th Percentile$40
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$87

Annual Job Openings

29 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less29.44%
A certificate27.49%
Some college26.01%
An Associate degree12.82%
A Bachelor's degree2.19%
A Master's or Professional degree2.04%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

4.23% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Job Description

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$63,568
Median 50th Percentile$63,687
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$101,496

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$31
Median 50th Percentile$31
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$49

Annual Job Openings

3 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less31.63%
A certificate8.92%
Some college17.52%
An Associate degree17.90%
A Bachelor's degree24.03%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

24.03% continue their education beyond an associate degree

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