Corning Community College

Corning Community College (CCC) offers an Associate in Occupational Studies degree in Fire Protection Technology. The program consists primarily of fire related courses and includes college courses in English and mathematics. Certain courses are required. However, students may select electives from either fire science courses or from appropriate college courses. The A.O.S. degree is awarded upon completion of 68.5 hours of study, 30 hours of which must be residency credit.

Students can receive CCC residency credit for fire science courses taught at the Academy of Fire Science and other approved outreach sites. First, you must matriculate in the A.O.S. degree program by submitting an application, your official high school transcript, and any college transcripts to the CCC admissions office. When you receive your acceptance letter, you are considered a "matriculated" student at CCC.

If you have previously matriculated at CCC, it may not be necessary to apply again. To find out about your status, call the Registration and Records Office at 1-800-358-7171, ext. 443. However, every time you register for a course offered by OFPC at the above locations, you must simultaneously register with CCC to receive the residency credit. There is no fee, but you must register for the credit.

For further information contact:

Brandon Rosettie, Coordinator
Fire Protection Technology Program
Corning Community College
1 Academic Drive
Corning, NY 14830
Phone: 607-535-9729
E-mail: brosetti@corning-cc.edu
Web: www.corning-cc.edu

You can also contact the Academy for information about the fire science aspects of the program at 607-535-7136, ext. 613 or e-mail with an attention line of CCC.

American Council On Education

The American Council on Education (ACE) evaluates Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) courses offered at the Academy of Fire Science and makes recommendations for credit equivalencies throughout the nation. Certain OFPC courses taken between 1985 and December, 2001, are eligible for credit.

For a complete listing, contact ACE and request a copy of The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs or contact Troy Polite at 202-939-9716 and ask about the specific courses you have completed. ACE will advise you of the registration process necessary to receive credits.

General contact information:

American Council on Education
ACE Transcript Service
One Dupont Circle, NW
Suite 250
Washington, DC 20036-1193
Phone: 202-939-9475
Fax: 202-775-8578
Web site: www.acenet.edu

State University Of New York

Empire State College

Empire State College (ESC), part of the State University of New York, offers students various alternatives for earning course credits leading toward a degree, as well as certificates.

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ESC Bachelors Degree/Fire Science

This program combines taking weekend fire science courses at the Fire Academy in Montour Falls and guided independent study. For information, contact:

Laura Jezsik
Empire State College
1475 Winton Road North
Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: 585-224-3269
E-mail: Laura.Jezsik@esc.edu

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Fire Services Administration

Empire State College's Center for Distance Learning is one of seven colleges across the country offering the Degrees at a Distance Program of the National Fire Academy. There are currently 15 Bachelor's-level courses available in a fully on-line environment. With the guidance of an experienced mentor you will design a program that meets your professional goals, combining coursework at Empire, transfer of credits from other accredited colleges, and credit for college-level learning outside of the classroom environment. Certain training courses at OFPC and FDNY have been pre-evaluated and can qualify for ACE-recommended credit towards your degree. To learn more about Fire Services Administration and related programs go to www.esc.edu/em on the web. For general information about the college call 1-800-847-3000 X2300.

For information about the Fire program contact:

Jim Savitt, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Area Coordinator
Emergency Management and Fire Services Administration
Empire State College Center for Distance Learning
113 West Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Landline: 518-587-2100 X2410
E-mail: Jim.Savitt@esc.edu
Web: www.esc.edu

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Certificates

The Degrees at a Distance Program also awards certificates for completing six and twelve courses and they may be earned without enrolling in a degree program.

NYS Colleges With Fire Programs

Associate (2-year) Degree or Certificate

Broome Community College
PO Box 1017
Binghamton, NY 13902
607-778-5001

Onondaga Community College
4941 Onondaga Road
Syracuse, NY 13215-2099
315-469-2671

Corning Community College
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 535-9729

Rockland Community College
145 College Road
Suffern, NY 10901
914-574-4287

Dutchess Community College
Instructor of Fire Science
53 Pendall Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1595
845-431-8020

Schenectady County Community College
78 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12305
518-381-1200

Erie Community College
South Campus
4041 Southwestern Blvd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
716-851-1611

Suffolk County Community College
Ammerman Campus
533 College Road
Selden, NY 11784
516-451-4319

Monroe Community College
Damon City Campus
228 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14604
716-262-1455

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Associate and Bachelors (4-year) Degree

Mercy College
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914-693-4500

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Bachelors and Masters Degree

Open Learning Fire Service Program
Empire State College
Center for Distance Learning
2 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-2100 ext.300

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
899 Tenth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
212-237-8863