Overview
The Fire Service Technology program at Cincinnati State prepares students for entry-level jobs in fire service as a firefighter/emergency medical technician (EMT).
This program meets National Fire Protection Association standards and objectives for Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2. Graduates of the program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree.
For hands-on fire training class eligibility, students must:
- Successfully perform and complete the Fire Cadet Fitness Evaluation.
- Complete the State Application for Admission to a Fire Training Course. This application screens for age, criminal convictions, and substance abuse that may disqualify students from state certification. Documentation must be provided to the Ohio Department of Public Safety on questionable cases.
- Have the Physical Exam Form (for firefighters) completed by a qualified physician.
- Present copies of previous certifications held pertaining to firefighting and emergency medical services.
Graduates who complete the associate’s degree may continue their education at the University of Cincinnati to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, P.O. Box 182073, 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43218-2073. Phone: (614) 466-9447.
Contacts
Program Chair
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Pass the Ohio Firefighter II State Exam
- Perform at the level of a Career Ohio Firefighter II
- Perform at the level of a Nationally Registered/Ohio Emergency Medical Technician
- Further their education to earn a bachelor’s degree
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Career Ohio Certified Firefighter II
- Emergency Medical Technician
Graduate Employment Outlook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of firefighters is projected to grow about 4 percent through 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations
$52,500 median annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Curriculum
Effective 2023-2024 academic year
Fire Service Technology (FST)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| FST 101 | Fire Cadet Fundamentals ( B) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| FST 105 | Firefighter Physical Preparedness ( T) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| EMS 110 | Emergency Medical Technician Theory and Practice ( T) | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| FST 136 | Emergency Vehicle Operator ( T) | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| FST 131 | Firefighter Professional 1 ( B) | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FST 123 | Principles of Emergency Services ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FST 120 | Fire Behavior and Combustion ( T) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| FST 129 | Fire Prevention ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FST 132 | Firefighter Professional 2 ( T) | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| 1XX Mathematics Elective (G) | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| FST 126 | Fire Protection Systems ( T) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| FST 143 | Hazard Recognition Officer ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| FST 228 | Legal Aspects of the Emergency Services ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Social Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX EMS / FST Elective (T) | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| FST 223 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival ( T) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| FST 226 | Building Construction for Fire Protection ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM 1XX Communication Elective (B) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PHI 110 | Ethics ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 53 | 29 | 65 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Success Strategies: Overview | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies: Overview and Application | 2 |
| FYE 110 | College Success Strategies: Practice and Application | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | ||
| MAT 105 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | ||
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 105 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| EMS / FST Elective | ||
| EMS 120 | Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| FST 258 | Rapid Assistance and Self-Rescue Operations | 2 |
| FST 294 | Internship 1: Fire Service Technology | 2 |
| Communication Elective | ||
| COMM 105 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Some courses are offered in alternative versions identified with a letter after the course number -- for example, ENG 101 and ENG 101A.
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.