Fire Fighter Technology (FFT.AAS)
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Associate in Applied Science
Human Services
Auburn Hills Campus
This program leads to an associate in applied science degree that gives the student an educational background for employment in the fire science area and aids persons already employed to obtain credentials for promotional opportunities. Students who satisfactorily complete the program will exhibit competency in fire safety, building construction, fire administration, hydraulics, legal issues in the fire service, and the modern threats and integration of homeland security considerations. Students who have already completed OCC’s Fire Fighter Academy and received Michigan Level I & II certifications are awarded 12 credits overall and 9 credits that count toward this degree.
Students who have successfully completed their State of Michigan Firefighter I and II Certifications will be granted credit for FFT 1520, FFT 1540, FFT 2510, EMS 1200, and PER 1590.
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| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CRJ 1400 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| CRJ 1402 | Homeland Security and First Responders | 3 |
| CRJ 1405 | Integrating Emergency Management and Homeland Security | 3 |
| FFT 1510 | Introduction to Fire Protection | 3 |
| FFT 1520 | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FFT 2510 | Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply | 3 |
| FFT 2520 | Fire Service Administration | 3 |
| FFT 2530 | Building Construction for Fire Service | 3 |
| FFT 2540 | Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy | 3 |
| FFT 2560 | Legal Considerations for the Fire Service | 3 |
| Complete one of the following options: | 2-11 | |
| Stress Management: Neuromuscular Relaxation | 2 | |
or | ||
| EMT I and EMT II and Basic EMT Clinical | 11 | |
| Required Supportive Courses | ||
| Complete a minimum of 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Mass Casualty Resilience | 3 | |
| Introduction to Intelligence for Homeland Security | 3 | |
| International Strategies in Homeland Security | 3 | |
| Fire Arson Investigation | 3 | |
| Hazardous Materials | 3 | |
| Fire Protection Systems and Equipment | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Program-Related Courses | 40-49 | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communication / English (3-credits) | 3 | |
| Fine Arts / Humanities (3-credits) | 3 | |
| Mathematics / Science (3-credits) | 3 | |
| Social Science (3-credits) | 3 | |
| Written Communication (3-credits) | 3 | |
| Additional elective credits needed to meet requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree | 0-7 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 62-64 | |
A minimum cumulative 2.00 grade point average (GPA) overall is required for graduation.