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FIS 101: Introduction to Fire Science at John Jay College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Introduction to Fire Science (FIS 101) at John Jay College has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 3 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Robert Till, Christopher Steiner, and Antonio Gary.

Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Robert Till ranks chillest (Easy) and Christopher Steiner least chill (Fair).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

About this course

An introduction to the science of public fire protection, with a review of the role, history, and philosophy of the fire service in the United States. Includes career orientation and a discussion of current and future problems in fire protection.

Best professors for FIS 101 at John Jay, Fall 2026

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FIS 101 sections, times and seats

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01-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
New Bldg L2.78
Robert TillChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.3(14)Difficulty 2.0/5 · 88% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonClosed
98-LEC Regular
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Antonio GaryNo Rate My Professors rating found
Online AsynchronousClosed
99-LEC Regular
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Christopher SteinerChill Rank 3 of 5: Fairlimited data?★ 5.0(3)Difficulty 2.3/5 · 100% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
Online AsynchronousClosed

Questions about FIS 101 at John Jay

Who teaches FIS 101 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
Robert Till, Christopher Steiner, and Antonio Gary are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is FIS 101 at John Jay hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.1 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a FIS 101 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.