New Associate’s Degree in Fire Science Technology

New Associate's Degree in Fire Science Technology
at SUNY Rockland Community College

Fall '10 Semester begins Wednesday, September 1

Ramapo, NY - SUNY Rockland Community College now offers an Associate in Science degree in Fire Science Technology.

The program is geared toward students transferring to four-year colleges and is designed to prepare them to perform as firefighters or effective members of a Critical Incident Management team. 

The role of firefighter has become more complicated in recent years due to the use of increasingly sophisticated equipment and unforeseen circumstances.  The responsibility of the firefighter has been enhanced and now includes emergency medical treatment, assisting in the recovery from natural disasters, and managing cleanup of hazardous materials. 

Previously, the College has offered only an A.A.S. degree in Fire Protection Technology.  This degree was designed for those students seeking immediate employment in the field of fire protection. 

The Fire Science Technology program is offered through the Hudson Valley Educational Consortium, an innovative collaboration of four community colleges-- Orange, Ulster, Rockland and Sullivan.

For more information about the Fire Science Technology program, visit: http://www.sunyrockland.edu/go/firetech or call Admissions at 845-574-4224. Financial aid and childcare available. For more information about the Hudson Valley Educational Consortium: http://hudsonvalleyeducationalconsortium.com/

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Rockland Community College, a unit of the State University of New York, is located 25 miles northwest of NYC. The majority of its students transfer to four-year colleges, and many find immediate employment upon earning their associate's degree or certificate. The College also offers others, from preschoolers to senior citizens, the opportunity to simply learn something new. Quality education...at a price you can afford.