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Fire Science: Strong Academics and Hands-on Emergency Training
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The Bachelor of Science Degree, Fire Science Generalist is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the area of fire protection, prevention, investigation, education, fire equipment service/supply and emergency planning.
For those who are going to pursue work in a career fire department, a minor in Paramedic Technology is recommended. Others may select a minor which is more applicable to their own career aspirations such as management, computer technology, public administration, environmental science or other area. It is further designed to either guide a pre-service student from high school through university or to build on an existing associate degree in Fire Science.
Our graduates serve throughout North America in a wide variety of fire mitigation, response, and prevention roles
Students can receive state/national certification in a number of areas:
- Firefighter I and II Michigan certification
- May apply for Wildland Firefighting certification (USFS S130, S190, and I220)
- Certificate in the Incident Command System
- Hazardous Material Operations Level
- 40 hour Emergency Response Technician – HAZWOPER (29CFR 1910.120)
- Michigan First Responder card
- Basic EMT certification
- Paramedic License
The paramedic program allows students to obtain a strong academic degree and hands-on emergency medicine training. There is an associate degree in paramedic technology, a certificate program in paramedic training and a minor in paramedic technology. This program is designed to allow students to be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician- Basic after the first year with little or no previous training; and as a Paramedic at the end of the second year. Graduates will be eligible to challenge state and/or national licensure examination for both EMT- Basic and paramedic license.
Bachelors (four year) degree
Core principles at the School Fire Science & EMS are leadership and sacrifice, and when students take the initiative to get involved in the community for good causes, they are recognized for their service.
Fire Science students Ben Reina (Naperville, IL) and Terry O’Haire (Belvidere, IL) volunteer their time on weekend evenings at War Memorial Hospital. Along with Trent McAlary (Jenison, MI), these gentlemen have started a mentoring program for all freshmen and sophomores within Criminal Justice, Fire Science & EMS.
Student initiatives such as this help create sustained service in the local community. They also serve as examples to fellow colleagues and students, showing how volunteerism is important. They also show the community the type of students we have in our School and at LSSU.
Fire Program Objectives
- Provide students with a broad-based, liberal education.
- Provide students with the skills necessary to perform as twenty-first century fire service practitioners.
- Assist students with their development of a set of professional ethics.
- Assist students in the development of their critical thinking skills.
- Assist students with the development of their writing skills.
- Provide an educational atmosphere where active learning may occur.
- Encourage life long learning.
- Assess the educational outcomes of the program.
The fire science programs allow you a unique opportunity to receive state certification in a number of areas. You may obtain Firefighter I and II Michigan certification, a certificate that provides eligibility to test for the “red card” Wildland Firefighting certification (USFS S130, S190, and I220), The following certificates may also be awarded, Incident Command System, Hazardous Material Awareness Level, Hazardous Material Operations Level, and the 40 hour Emergency Response Technician – HAZWOPER (29CFR 1910.120).
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Drew Eichenser
“All of my professors have welcomed me here with open arms and have always been able to help me whenever I’ve needed assistance. The small class sizes that LSSU offers give me an optimal learning environment because I receive more personal interactions with professors and students that I wouldn’t receive at a large lecture hall. My peers have been extremely friendly with me and continue to challenge me to achieve my academic goals. As I move forward in my career, I desire to be a full-time firefighter and paramedic for a fire department. I also aspire to give back to the communities of people that have taken the time to help me achieve my dreams.”
Bachelors (four year) degree
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Bachelors (four year) degree
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Career Outlook
Nationally, employment of firefighters and investigators is expected to grow by 9 percent.
Based on the most recent alumni survey, 60% are employed by municipal fire departments, 10% employed with public safety departments, 15% work in the industrial setting, 5% are in graduate school, and the remaining 10% work in various private-sector, fire service related agencies and companies.
Learning Outcomes
LSSU provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate and a Bachelors Degree. The Program Outcomes are more than just a compilation, summary, or list of each individual course outcomes. Program outcomes are supported by course learning outcomes, but there is a synergy (the sum being more or greater than the total of the individual parts).
Fire Science Program Student Achievement Data
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Bachelors (four year) degree
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[av_row row_style=” av_uid=’av-i4bfj’][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-1d2mcj3′]Acquire knowledge and practical skills outlined by Michigan OFFT. [av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-1bhtdpb’]95 % of students will successfully pass the OFFT Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council FFI/II examination following completion of certification course work.
[av_row row_style=” av_uid=’av-19pmf9b’][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-17zlhgf’]Demonstrate ability to use applied mathematical concepts.[av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-15jyh7j’]All Students will complete LSSU math requirement and pumps/hydraulics class or obtain USFS pump operator’s certificate.
[av_row row_style=” av_uid=’av-1458zm7′][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-1340r5r’]Communicate effectively.[av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-11ttawf’]All Students will complete LSSU communications requirements.
[av_row row_style=” av_uid=’av-3ipcqn’][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-xcq1r3′]Entry into chosen career area or related field.[av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-w1sg4v’]90% of Fire Science Students will be employed in area of study within 6 months of graduation. Documentation through survey data and other reports.
Bachelors (four year) degree
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[av_row row_style=” av_uid=’av-ob8srj’][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-m1w4nz’]Critical thinking, comparison of key concepts covered in the curriculum, integration of the course objectives and outcomes in the degree curriculum, along with expression of communication skills. [av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-lcdx3z’]Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking, use of evidence, and written communication skills related to fire science through completion of the senior project.
Graduates will successfully meet the Lake Superior State University’s institutional learning outcomes for recipients of the bachelor’s degree.
Graduates will have successfully completed a field based internship. program in a fire service environment.
[av_row row_style=” av_uid=’av-jpki9b’][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-h4bdrz’]Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of fire science theory and practical application that will support safe practice in their field.[av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-fp43r3′]Employer surveys will demonstrate a minimum of 90% satisfaction regarding student preparation and service.
[av_row row_style=” av_uid=’av-e1wjn3′][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-c945lb’]Entry into chosen career area or employment in field or related profession.[av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-b1tihb’]90% of Fire Science Students will be employed in area of study within 6 months of graduation.
[av_row row_style=” av_uid=’av-982m5b’][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-7syrkv’]Entry into chosen career area or related field.[av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-jajhr’]90% of Fire Science Students will be employed in area of study within 6 months of graduation. Documentation through survey data and other reports.