Fire Fighter Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree
Livonia, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Schoolcraft College offers an Associate in Applied Science in Fire Fighter Technology. The curriculum mixes lectures and hands-on training and includes part-time Fire Fighter 1 and 2 courses matching Fire Academy content. Completing college and programme requirements awards an associate degree. Courses are certified by the Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training. Based in Livonia, Michigan.
Career Outcomes: Graduates gain firefighting skills and Fire Fighter 1 and 2 credentials to pursue entry-level roles in fire suppression and emergency response. Possible careers include firefighter (structural/municipal), wildland firefighter, fire inspector, and transfer into fire administration or emergency management at bachelor’s level.
Recognizing the need for more highly skilled firefighters, many municipalities now require additional education for their employees. The curriculum developed for the associate in applied science degree program combines lectures with hands-on activities to prepare the student to respond to a variety of emergencies. Specialists in the field provide valuable input on both content and methodology.
The Fire Fighter 1 and 2 courses cover content that is identical to the Fire Academy course but in a part-time format. Therefore, two sample schedules are offered below.
Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate in applied science degree.
The Fire Fighter Technology Programs and Fire Academy courses are certified by the Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training.
Sample Schedule of Courses
First Year
Fall Semester
- FIRE 112 - Fire Fighter 1 - Basic Fire Suppression Credits: 10
Mathematics - General Education Mathematics course Credits: 3-4
English Communication - Select first General Education English Communication course Credits: 3
Total Credits: 16-18
Winter Semester
- FIRE 119 - Fire Fighter 2 - Advanced Fire Suppression Credits: 10
- FIRE 101 - Principles of Emergency Services Credits: 3
Science - Credits: 3-5
Select General Education Science course.
- BIOL 101 - General Biology Credits: 4
(Recommended for students interested in EMT)
Total Credits: 16-18
Spring/Summer Session
Social Science - Select General Education Social Science course Credits: 3-4
Humanities - Select General Education Humanities course Credits: 1-4
Total Credits: 4-8
Second Year
Fall Semester
English Communication - Select second General Education English Communication course Credits: 3
- EMT 115 - Emergency Medical Technology - Basic Credits: 10
- FIRE 131 - Fire Fighting - Tactics and Strategy Credits: 3
Total Credits: 16
Winter Semester
- FIRE 205 - Fire Department Organization and Administration Credits: 3
- FIRE 125 - Building Construction for the Fire Service Credits: 3
- HS 202 - Introduction to Emergency Management Credits: 3
Elective - Select from list Credits: 2-5
Total Credits: 11-14
Program Total: 63-74 Credits
Electives
- FIRE 128 - Fire Fighting - Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: 4
- FIRE 136 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
- FIRE 105 - Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: 3
- FIRE 132 - Fire Prevention Credits: 3
- FIRE 221 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival Credits: 3
- FIRE 207 - Fire Company Officer Credits: 3
- BIOL 236 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 5
- PE 202 - Lifestyle Fitness - Wellness Credits: 2
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.
