Fire/Rescue Science Technology
The Fire Rescue Training Program offers training to Volunteer, Career and Combination departments as well as businesses, industries, ambulance services and rescue squads across Kentucky. Much of the training qualifies for college credit and will be turned into the college for entry into the system. Training provided by the State Fire Rescue Training staff may be acquired and accumulated to fulfill the core curriculum components for the credentials available in this program. Specific course requirements for an Associates Degree, Diploma or Certificate are available from the Fire/Rescue Training Coordinator. Students wishing to seek a credential will be required to meet the college entrance requirements and pay associated fees for registration. Contact your Area Fire/Rescue Training Coordinator for more information.
Emergency Medical Technician: Students in the EMT program are instructed in the proper care of sick and injured patients. Students are trained to treat victims suffering from traumatic and medical emergencies such as broken bones, puncture wounds, cardiac and respiratory emergencies, vehicle accidents and more. This course meets the standards set forth by the US Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Basic and the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.**Successful completion of this course will prepare the student to participate in the certification examination process set forth by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. Successful completion does not guarantee certification.
This training is provided to fire, rescue and other emergency response agencies as well as business, industry, institutional and governmental agencies. Contact the Area Fire/Rescue Coordinator for more details about the Emergency Medical Technician program.
**Certification is awarded by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services
Associate in Applied Science
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Fire/Rescue Science Technology
Offered At:
Ashland,
Bowling Green,
Bluegrass,
Big Sandy,
Elizabethtown,
Gateway,
Hazard,
Jefferson,
Madisonville,
Maysville,
Owensboro,
Somerset,
West Kentucky
General Education:
Heritage/Humanities/Foreign Language 3
Mathematics 3
Science 3
Social Interaction 3
Writing/Accessing Information 3
Computer Literacy 0-3
Subtotal 15-18
Technical Courses:
FRS 101
Introduction to Fire Service 3
FRS 102
Firefighters Basic Skills I 3
FRS 103
Firefighters Basic Skills II 3
FRS 104
Firefighters Intermediate Skills I 3
FRS 105
Firefighters Intermediate Skills II 3
FRS 201
Firefighters Advanced Skills I 3
FRS 202
Firefighters Advanced Skills II 3
FRS 203
Firefighters Advanced Skills III 3
FRS 204
EMT First Responder 3
FRS 205
Fire Officer I 5
FRS 206 Fire Officer II 8
FRS 207
Fire Officer III 6
Subtotal 46
Total Credits 61-64
Fire Chief
Offered At:
Ashland,
Bowling Green,
Bluegrass,
Big Sandy,
Elizabethtown,
Gateway,
Hazard,
Jefferson,
Madisonville,
Maysville,
Owensboro,
Somerset,
West Kentucky
General Education:
Area 1 Writing/Accessing Information, Oral Communication,
or Humanities/Heritage/Foreign Language 3
Area 2 Social Science, Behavioral Science, Natural/Applied Science, or Mathematics 3
Area 3 Computer Literacy Course or demonstrated competency 0-3
Subtotal 6-9
Technical Courses:
FRS 101
Introduction to Fire Service 3
FRS 102
Firefighters Basic Skills I 3
FRS 103
Firefighters Basic Skills II 3
FRS 104
Firefighters Intermediate Skills I 3
FRS 105
Firefighters Intermediate Skills II 3
FRS 201
Firefighters Advanced Skills I 3
FRS 202
Firefighters Advanced Skills II 3
FRS 203
Firefighters Advanced Skills III 3
FRS 204
EMT First Responder 3
FRS 205
Fire Officer I 5
FRS 206 Fire Officer II 8
FRS 207
Fire Officer III 6
Subtotal 46
Total Credits 52-55
Basic Firefighter
Offered At:
Ashland,
Bowling Green,
Bluegrass,
Big Sandy,
Elizabethtown,
Gateway,
Hazard,
Jefferson,
Madisonville,
Maysville,
Owensboro,
Somerset,
West Kentucky
FRS 101
Introduction to Fire Service 3
FRS 102 Firefighters Basic Skills I 3
FRS 103
Firefighters Basic Skills II 3
FRS 104
Firefighters Intermediate Skills I 3
Total Credits 12
Advanced Firefighter
Offered At:
Ashland,
Bowling Green,
Bluegrass,
Big Sandy,
Elizabethtown,
Gateway,
Hazard,
Jefferson,
Madisonville,
Maysville,
Owensboro,
Somerset,
West Kentucky
FRS 101
Introduction to Fire Service 3
FRS 102 Firefighters Basic Skills I 3
FRS 103
Firefighters Basic Skills II 3
FRS 104
Firefighters Intermediate Skills I 3
FRS 105
Firefighters Intermediate Skills II 3
FRS 201
Firefighters Advanced Skills I 3
FRS 202
Firefighters Advanced Skills II 3
FRS 203
Firefighters Advanced Skills III 3
Total Credits 24
Fire Officer
Offered At:
Ashland,
Bowling Green,
Bluegrass,
Big Sandy,
Elizabethtown,
Hazard,
Jefferson,
Madisonville,
Maysville,
Owensboro,
Somerset,
West Kentucky
FRS 2051
Fire Prevention, Public Education and Fire Cause Determination II 0.5
FRS 2052 Firefighter Survival and Rescue 1.1
FRS 2053
Hazardous Materials Technician 3.4
FRS 2062
Managing Company Tactical Operations:
Decision Making 1.0
FRS 2063
Instructional Techniques for Company Officers 1.0
FRS 2071
Company Officer 3.5
FRS 2072
Incident Command System (ICS) 0.9
FRS 2073
Leadership I: Strategies for Company Success 0.8
FRS 2074
Fire/Arson Detection (Arson I) 0.8
Total Credits 13
Emergency Medical Technician
Offered At:
Ashland,
Bowling Green,
Bluegrass,
Big Sandy,
Elizabethtown,
Gateway,
Henderson,
Hazard,
Jefferson,
Madisonville,
Maysville,
Owensboro,
Somerset,
West Kentucky
FRS 2061
Emergency Medical Technician 6
Total Credits 6
NOTE: Contact faculty concerning pre-requisites.