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.

Student will recognize the role of fire departments as part of local governments.
Students will identify mental health issues and warning signs of suicide in firefighters.
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

Part Time - Fall Start

Year 1 - Fall

Courses		Credits
FSA 1510	Introduction to Fire Protection	3
FSA 1520	Fundamentals of Fire Prevention	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	6

MILESTONE: After completion of Michigan Fire Fighter I and II Certification from Fire Academy, student will receive credit for FSA 1510 and FSA 1520.

Year 1 - Winter

Courses		Credits
FSA 2530	Building Construction for Fire Service	3
Gen Ed	Communication/English	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	6

Year 1 - Summer

Courses		Credits
Gen Ed	Mathematics/Science	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	3

Year 2 - Fall

Courses		Credits
CRJ 1400	Introduction to Homeland Security	3
CRJ 1402	Homeland Security and First Responders	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	6

Year 2 - Winter

Courses		Credits
CRJ 1405	Integrating Emergency Management and Homeland Security	3
FSA 2540	Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategies	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	6

Year 2 - Summer

Courses		Credits
FSA/CRJ/PER¹	Required Supportive	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	3

Year 3 - Fall

Courses		Credits
FSA/CRJ/PER	Required Supportive	3
Gen Ed	Social Science	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	6

MILESTONE: After completion of Michigan Fire Fighter I and II Certification from Fire Academy, student will receive credit for FSA 1510 and FSA 1520

Year 3 - Winter

Courses		Credits
PER 1300	Stress Management: Neuromuscular Relaxation*	2
or EMT Sequence	EMS 1010, EMS 1020, EMS 1100 **	11
or	Valid EMT License ***	11
	TOTAL CREDITS	2-11

*If PER 1300 is selected, 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 used, 0 elective credits are needed to reach 62 credits for graduation.

Year 3 - Summer

Courses		Credits
Elective	Any course 1000+	3
Gen Ed	Written Communication	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	3-6

Note: Elective course is only needed if student elected to complete PER 1300

Year 4 - Fall

Courses		Credits
FSA 2520	Fire Service Administration	3
FSA/CRJ/PER	Required Supportive	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	6

Year 4 - Winter

Courses		Credits
FSA 2550	Advanced Fire Service Administration	3
FSA 2560	Legal Considerations for the Fire Service	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	6

MILESTONE: Apply for graduation for this degree.

Year 4 - Summer

Courses		Credits
Elective	Any Course 1000+	3
Gen Ed	Fine Arts/Humanities	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	3-6

Note: Elective course is only needed if student elected to complete PER 1300

TOTAL CREDITS	62-64