Program Information
Fire Protection Technology
Fire Protection Technology is designed to explore the application of technology to the field of fire protection. The curriculum prepares students to meet the challenges of contemporary problems in the fire protection disciplines.
Employment and advancement opportunities for graduates are found in both the municipal and industrial fire protection field, marketing and support of fire suppression and detection systems, and safety departments of mid to large size companies.
The A.A.S. degree program allows students the flexibility to pursue specific areas of interest related to the field of fire protection, obtain a broader general education, or prepare for transfer to a baccalaureate program.
(Housed in the PSTF-Emergency Management)
| Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
| HUMANITIES: 6 Credit Hours |  |
| ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
| SPC 144 Communication and Crisis | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
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| SOCIAL SCIENCE: 6 Credit Hours | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
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| NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS: 9-12 Credit Hours | |
| MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE (MTH 130 or higher) | 3-4 |
| NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| MATHEMATICS OR NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* | 3-4 |
| Total | 9-12 |
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| PUBLIC SAFETY/FIRE PROTECTION COURSES: 29-33 Credit Hours | |
| EMS 110 Emergency Medical Technician OR EMS 119 Emergency Medical Technician Recertification** | 2-6 |
| FPT 101 Introduction to Fire Protection Technology | 3 |
| FPT 102 Fire Prevention and Inspection | 3 |
| FPT 103 Building Materials and Construction | 3 |
| FPT 104 Fire Suppression Technology | 3 |
| FPT 211 Fire Investigation: Cause and Origin | 3 |
| FPT 213 Automatic Sprinklers and Standpipes | 3 |
| HSE 101 Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| PST 145 Hazardous Materials and Emergency Response | 3 |
| PST 146 Hazardous Materials: Characteristics and Behavior | 3 |
| Total | 29-33 |
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| ELECTIVES: 9 Credit Hours *** | |
| ELECTIVES | 9 |
| Total | 9 |
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| PHYSICAL/HEALTH EDUCATION: 2 Credit Hours | |
| Physical/Health Education | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
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| TOTAL CREDITS | 61-68 |
* With permission of faculty advisor, students may substitute a computer related course from CIS, CRC, CSC, ITG, or ITP
** Students who are certified as an EMT may take EMS 119 in lieu of EMS 110
*** Students should select electives based on individual career goals and advisement. For example, students seeking a bachelor degree should use the electives to meet entrance requirements for the school/program they desire admission to. Some students may wish to strengthen their management skills, meet NFPA firefighter certification(s) requirements, meet NFPA officer certification(s) requirements, or concentrate in specific disciplines.
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