Program Overview

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• Fire Science AAS-T Degree

New Degree Program Designed for Both Career Preparation and Career Advancement

North Seattle College’s Fire Science program is the only of its kind in King County. The program was developed with close collaboration with the City of Seattle, the Seattle Fire Department, as well as many local fire departments and service districts.

This two-year (full-time) program of study prepares students for a career in the fire service, as well as for career advancement. The degree will help prepare students for the pre-employment examination and screening processes they may undergo at local fire departments, such as written exams and interviews/oral boards. It will also enable current firefighters to develop a variety of profession-specific skills.

The curriculum is based on the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model curriculum for fire science. Students will graduate with the academic credentials necessary to enter a two-year baccalaureate of applied science degree program, such as the online Homeland Security Emergency Management program or the Fire Science Leadership Management program at Pierce College.

The following topics relate to the chapter headings that are important to study for the test regardless of which EMR or EMT text you use.  It is important to focus on the first two topics, The Human Body and Pathophysiology.

1. The Human Body
2. Pathophysiology
3. Patient Assessment
4. Trauma Overview
5. Bleeding and Soft Tissue Trauma
6. Chest Trauma
7. Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma
8. Trauma to Muscles and Bones
9. Head, Face, Neck and Spine Trauma
10. Special Consideration in Trauma
11. Environmental Emergencies
12. Multisystem Trauma

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Internship 

• CWE 110 is an Internship course. Follow the step-by-step process on our Internships website for
• CWE 110 if you already have an eligible internship opportunity

Fire Science Job Shadow Opportunity

• CWE 101 is a Portfolio, Job Search Preparation & Job Shadow course that Fire Science students may take for 3 credits, as long as they complete a Job Shadow with Seattle Fire Department.

If you are interested in learning what it is like to work in fire and emergency services, do not miss this job shadowing experience with the Seattle Fire Department offered through CWE 101 Portfolio, Job Search Prep and Job Shadow (3 credits) in Spring quarter.

Students enrolled in CWE 101 will participate in three in‑person job‑shadow sessions with the Seattle Fire Department anticipated in April. These sessions will include:

• A visit to a local fire station
• A behind‑the‑scenes look at the department’s headquarters
• Opportunities to meet professionals in the field and observe real-world operations

Important Details

• CWE 101 is fully online, but the on‑site job shadowing is required.
  • Students cannot register for the course unless they are committed to attending all in‑person sessions.

Interested students must complete and sign the program waiver (located on menu) and email NorthInternships@seattlecolleges.edu by March 25 to secure a spot.