Catalog 2020-2021
Catalog 2020-2021 » Life Science and Public Safety » Fire Science Technology » Mission Statement
“The College has reviewed the Fire Science Technology Program which includes the degree, the diploma and the technical certificates of credit listed below due to a decreasing number of graduates. As a result, the College has made the decision to terminate the degree, diploma, and certificates with a teach-out plan approved to conclude on April 29, 2021. We encourage you to visit GVTC at https://gvtcapp.tcsg.edu/GVTC/General/Courses.aspx to see available courses at other colleges within the Technical College System of Georgia.”
The mission of Athens Technical College Fire Science Program is to prepare students for entry level and career advancement in the fire service and/or for the pursuit of an advanced degree by educating them, through distance and traditional education methods, in the fundamental concepts of; professionalism, communication, problem solving, teamwork, and hands-on training for a successful career in the fire service.