Overview
The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in the technical, managerial, and leadership areas necessary for advancement within the fire protection community and related firefighting industries, and to provide currently employed firefighters with knowledge and skills often required for promotion consideration.
What You'll Learn
Coursework includes diverse fire protection subject areas, including fire prevention and safety, public education, building construction, fire ground strategies and tactics, and local government finance and laws, as they apply to emergency services management. Emphasis includes understanding fire characteristics and the structural consequences of fire; risk assessment and management; and relevant research, communications, and leadership methodologies.
Career Opportunities
Graduates should qualify for employment or supervisory-level positions in the fire protection field with municipal or volunteer fire departments, government agencies, industrial firms, private corporations, insurance rating organizations, safety organizations, and educational organizations.
Major Core Courses
- Introduction to Fire Protection
- Fire Protection & Public Education
- Building Construction
- Fire Protection Law
- Fire Fighting Strategies
- Local Government Finance
Other Major Courses
- Introduction to Computers
- Emergency Management
- Incident Management
- Detection & Investigation
- Inspection & Codes
- Hazardous Material Operation
- Fire Service Supervision
- Fire Services Personnel Admin
- Fire Protection Planning
- Managing Fire Services
General Education
- Introduction to Communications
- Writing and Inquiry
- Professional Research & Reporting
- Quantitative Literacy
- HUM/FA Elective
- SOC/BEH Elective
Other Required Courses
- University Transfer Success or ACA 115 Success and Study Skills
Hum/FA Elective Courses (Select 1 course)
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SOC/BEH Elective (Select 1 course)
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