Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in Fire Science

Career Studies Certificate
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

The Fire Science Career Studies Certificate Program is designed to provide comprehensive education and training for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in firefighting and emergency services. This program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in the dynamic field of fire science. The overarching purpose is to produce competent and well-prepared professionals capable of responding effectively to emergencies, ensuring the safety of communities, and prioritizing firefighter safety and health.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The Fire Science Career Studies Certificate Program is designed to provide comprehensive education and training for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in firefighting and emergency services. This program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in the dynamic field of fire science. The overarching purpose is to produce competent and well-prepared professionals capable of responding effectively to emergencies, ensuring the safety of communities, and prioritizing firefighter safety and health.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and J Sargeant Reynolds Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Fire Science
18
Career Studies Certificate in Fire Science
18
Course Grad Req 221-472-02
18
Fire Science Requirements
18
FST 100
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
FST 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
FST 115
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
FST 121
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
FST 215
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
FST 220
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Not Required
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Prior learning is considered
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
916
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of students who have earned an American high school diploma or completed a GED or equivalency.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? https://issuu.com/reynoldscommunitycollege/docs/digital_hs_recruitment_packet?fr=sZmMwOTQ3OTA5NA
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Not Required
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Fire Science TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Fire Science TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
33-2021.00Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsInspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.Protective Service Occupations
33-2011.00FirefightersControl and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.Protective Service Occupations
33-1021.00First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.Protective Service Occupations
33-2022.00Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsEnforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.Protective Service Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 18 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Fire Science at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $2,934 $0 $2,934
Fees
Additional Fees $0 Per Semester $0 0 $0 Additional fees per semester of $8.50 for In-State and $32.00 for Out-of-State students.
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.