Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Synopsis: The Fire Science Technology Associate of Applied Science degree teaches the complete set of skills needed in today’s changing fire service. Through coursework in fire and emergency services, students learn to plan for, respond to, and mitigate various emergency situations. The degree program emphasizes career advancement.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to obtain certification in hazardous materials emergency response.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to obtain the Firefighter I and II Certification form the State of Arizona through a rigorous testing process.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practical application of fire service knowledge and skills in the work environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practical application of basic emergency medical skills.
- Identify and effectively operate apparatus, equipment, and tools essential for successful fire department operations.
- Analyze ethical situations applicable to the fire science workplace
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
72
Hours
60
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Associate Degree;
Name of Credential
Fire Science Technology AAS degree
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$569.00 MAT 142: $92 LIB arts elective: $100 (estimate) EMT 174: $377
Testing/Exam Fees
$559.00 EMT 174: FISDAP: $130 National Registry Practical: $75 National Registry Exam: $104 FST 110: $125 FST 111: $125
In-State Tuition
$5,760.00 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96.00 60 CR x 96 = $5760.00 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $5760.00
Other Fees
$1,275.00 CIS 116 Microsoft Suite Access: $30 EMT 174: LAB Fees: $350 Liability Insurance: $40 Finger Print Clrs Card: $65 Immunizations: $100 FST 110: LAB Fees: $250 Liability Insurance: $40 FST 111: LAB Fees: $300 FST 115: LAB Fees: $100 Total Other Fees: $1275.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$15,480.00 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258.00 60 CR x 258 = $15480.00 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $15480.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$8,163.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$17,883.00
