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The college that works for fire training here at home.

Once, you had to go to Columbia for fire service training. Now, Greenville Tech’s Brashier Campus in Simpsonville provides the training you need with a certificate in fire service technology and the only associate degree in fire science technology offered in South Carolina. Students with no previous experience and those wishing to advance in their firefighting careers have a convenient option right here at home.

Scheduling is easy with classes taught primarily in the evenings for the certificate courses. And with courses available online, firefighters can gain the knowledge and skills required for advancement and can avoid interference with work responsibilities.

A rewarding career
Firefighters perform essential services, and the rewards are great. The pay and benefits are a draw with a normal work schedule of 24 hours on duty/48 hours off and overtime pay. But the greatest benefit is the satisfaction of knowing you are helping someone in an emergency.

Skills that meet high standards
Greenville Tech's program was implemented in 2006, at the request of the Fire Chief’s Association of Greenville County, which provided guidance on content. Courses offered encompass the specific training needs of the association as well as the national standards needed to pass the IFSAC exam. 

These are curriculum (for college credit) courses, and credits may be transferred and applied to other programs. Completion of the associate degree prepares firefighters for advancement to officer positions as fire departments recognize the importance of higher education.

Program Curriculum

• Fire Service Technology Certificate 
      before beginning FST 102, this form must be completed
      Recommended program schedule
• Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Fire Science Technology 
      Recommended program schedule

The Fire Science Technology program gives students the knowledge and skills needed to become a basic firefighter and takes students through National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter II level. It provides all the elements of NFPA Firefighter I and II including basic first aid, CPR, incident command, fire behavior and rescue. Upon successful completion, students may apply to sit for the IFSAC Firefighter I and II certification exam.

The associate degree program utilizes core courses from the National Fire Academy (NFA) Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Associate Degree recommended curriculum. The basic training portion must be taken via traditional classes. All other courses in the associate degree program are available online.

Career Opportunities
Firefighter.
With further education; Company Officer, Fire Marshal, Fire Investigator, Fire Prevention Officer or other Fire Service positions.

Events
Brashierfest is an annual event held at Greenville Tech’s Brashier Campus in May, bringing fun, educational opportunities, and an action-packed firefighters’ competition to the Golden Strip.

Links
SC on Fire
Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education FESHE
Firehouse Magazine
NIOSH