EMSP 285 — Paramedic Field Internship
Total Credits Required for Degree: 73 credits A minimum grade of B- (80) must be achieved in each program (EMSP) course. Fire Science The Fire Science program is designed to provide both pre-service and in-service students with sound technical and academic experiences, enabling them to assume positions of responsibility as members of fire departments or as technical and supervisory employees of industrial firms and insurance companies. The program focuses on developing skills in comprehensive approaches to fire protection that utilize cost-effective proactive, reactive and management methods. The ultimate goal is to assist the student to develop the appropriate skills and knowledge for professional fire protection. Fire Science courses are available at off campus locations around the state. In addition to the associate in applied science degree, a one-year, 25-credit certificate option is available. Practical technical instruction is designed to meet fire and life safety needs; responsibilities and obligation of fire protection in engineering, building design, plant protection; fire investigation; and all other fields where a hazard may be involved. Graduates of the program have been employed as municipal and industrial firefighters, EMTs , safety technicians, fire insurance inspectors , wildland fire fighters, inspection bureau representatives, an d state fire inspectors, many of whom have earned their degree while employed in their area of specialty. SMCC Fire Science curri