The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Fire Science Technology is designed to prepare individuals for entry or advancement in fire and emergency services and/or a related field (fire administrators, fire inspectors and/or investigators, fire training coordinators, safety directors, state training coordinators, municipal department administrators, fire insurance appraisers, and fire equipment salespersons) by providing them with knowledge of the fire protection and suppression profession and giving them the general education necessary to function and advance in one of these professions. The program has been structured for students desiring to enter and/or advance in fire protection service careers and/or volunteer agencies. While designed to prepare graduates for immediate entry into or continued advancement in fire and emergency services related fields, Virginia Peninsula has articulation agreements that facilitate the articulation/transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected four-year institutions to benefit those seeking baccalaureate-level study in the field. Students interested in articulation/transfer should contact an academic advisor or the department chair early in their program.