Fire Service Administration (FSA.AAS)
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.
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Student will recognize the role of fire departments as part of local governments.
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Students will identify mental health issues and warning signs of suicide in firefighters.
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Students will examine the significance of fire ground communications and identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Management System (ICS) as it relates to strategy and tactics.
Program Plan 2026-2027
Full Time - Fall Start
Year 1 - Fall
| Courses | Credits | |
| FSA 1510 | Introduction to Fire Protection | 3 |
| FSA 1520* | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FSA 2530 | Building Construction for Fire Service | 3 |
| CRJ 1400 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| CRJ 1402 | Homeland Security and First Responders | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Communication/English | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
MILESTONE: *With Michigan Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Certification from OCC’s Fire Academy, students will receive credit for FSA 1520, FSA 1540, and FSA 2510 (9 credits, 6 required, 3 toward FSA/CRJ/PER supportive.
Year 1 - Winter
| Courses | Credits | |
| CRJ 1450 | Integrating Emergency Management and Homeland Security | 3 |
| FSA 2540 | Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy | 3 |
| FSA/CRJ/PER | Required Supportive* | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mathematics/Science | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 9-12 |
Year 1 - Summer
| Courses | Credits | |
| Gen Ed | Social Science | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Written Communication | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 6 |
Year 2 - Fall
| Courses | Credits | |
| Elective | Any course 1000+ | 8 |
| FSA/CRJ/PER | Required Supportive | 3 |
| FSA 2520* | Fire Service Administration | 3 |
| PER 1300 | Stress Management:Neuromuscular Relaxation** | 2 |
| or EMS | EMS 1010, EMS 1020, EMS 1100* | 11 |
| or EMT | Valid EMT License** | 11 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
**If PER 1300 is selected in year 2 fall, students will need to take 6 elective credits
to reach 62 credits.
**If EMS course sequence (11 credits) is taken 0 elective credits are needed.
**If a valid EMT License is provided, 0 elective credits are needed to reach 62 credits
for graduation.
MILESTONE: Apply for graduation for this degree.
Year 2 - Winter
| Courses | Credits | |
| FSA 2550 | Advanced Fire Service Administration | 3 |
| FSA 2560 | Legal Considerations for the Fire Service | 3 |
| FSA/CRJ/PER | Required Supportive | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Fine Arts/Humanities | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 12 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 62-64 |