A55240 – Fire Protection Technology - AAS
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 73 |
Yes |
Description
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.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges. This program is offered completely online as it is prescribed below.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. CE to CU Credit may be awarded for previous fire and rescue training. Consult a program advisor for more information. Developmental courses may not be offered in an online format.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Analyze the history of the fire service and prevention and identify key elements that have shaped present-day fire protection.
- Apply general management and leadership skills to fire service-related scenarios.
- Apply fire-ground operations management, to include applicable NFPA standards and guidelines.
Program Requirements
General Education
Communications
Complete all of the following Courses:
Humanities/Fine Arts
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Humanities (AAS)
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Mathematics
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 |
Communications
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
Technical Core
Fire Protection
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Major Hours - Required
Other Major Requirements
Complete all of the following Courses:
Select a Pathway
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Fire Protection Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Fire Investigation Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Management Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
| FIP-248 | Fire Service Personnel Administration | 3 |
| FIP-256 | Municipal Public Relations | 3 |
| FIP-276 | Managing Fire Services | 3 |
Other Major Hours - Electives
Other Major Hours - Electives List
Electives
Earn at least 12 credits from the following:
Other Required Courses
Success Skills
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule