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program overview
fire protection technology
* this program is financial aid eligible.
* most courses can be completed online.
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 promotional consideration.
course work 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.
employment opportunities exist with fire departments, governmental agencies, industrial firms, insurance rating organizations, and educational organizations.
course work 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.
employment opportunities exist with fire departments, governmental agencies, industrial firms, insurance rating organizations, and educational organizations.
spring application deadline is jan 05
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$4940.00
degree type
associate in applied science (aas)
location
online
credit hours
66-67
program stats
average salary
$40,620
average class size
16
estimated completion time
18-19 months
current and upcoming course offerings
| course number | title | credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| eng-111 | writing and inquiry | 3 |
| eng-112 | writing and research in the disciplines | 3 |
| fip-124 | Fire Prevention & Public Education | 3 |
| fip-132 | building construction | 3 |
| fip-152 | fire protection law | 3 |
| fip-220 | fire fighting strategies | 3 |
| fip-232 | hydraulics and water distribution | 3 |
| fip-240 | fire service supervision | 3 |
| fip-248 | fire service personnel administration | 3 |
| fip-260 | fire protection planning | 3 |