Fire Protection Technology (AAS) A55240
The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide individuals with technical and professional knowledge to make decisions regarding fire protection for both public and private sectors. It also provides a sound foundation for continuous higher learning in fire protection, administration, and management.
Course work includes classroom and laboratory experiences to introduce the student to various aspects of fire protection. Students will learn technical and administrative skills such as hydraulics, hazardous materials, arson investigation, fire protection safety, fire suppression management, law, and codes.
Graduates qualify for employment or advancement in governmental agencies, industrial firms, insurance rating organizations, educational organizations, and municipal fire departments. Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory level positions within their current organizations.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| EPT 140 | Emergency Management |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 120 | Intro to Fire Protection |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 124 | Fire Prevention & Public Ed |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 128 | Detection & Investigation |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 132 | Building Construction |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 136 | Inspections & Codes |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 146 | Fire Protection Systems |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| FIP 152 | Fire Protection Law |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 220 | Fire Fighting Strategies |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 221 | Adv Fire Fighting Strat |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 228 | Local Govt Finance |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 229 | Fire Dynamics and Combust |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 230 | Chem of Hazardous Mat I |
5
|
0
| 5 |
| FIP 232 | Hydraulics & Water Dist |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| FIP 256 | Munic Public Relations |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 276 | Managing Fire Services |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Total Major Hours: 51
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
Select one of the following:
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology |
4
|
2
| 5 |
| | or | | | |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 143 or higher) | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 16-18
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67-69
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EPT 140 | Emergency Management |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 120 | Intro to Fire Protection |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 124 | Fire Prevention & Public Ed |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-4
|
2
| 3-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
14-16
|
4
| 16-18 |
Spring Semester
| FIP 132 | Building Construction |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 146 | Fire Protection Systems |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| FIP 152 | Fire Protection Law |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 229 | Fire Dynamics and Combust |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
2
| 13 |
Summer Term
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9
|
0
| 9 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| FIP 220 | Fire Fighting Strategies |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 228 | Local Govt Finance |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 230 | Chem of Hazardous Mat I |
5
|
0
| 5 |
| FIP 232 | Hydraulics & Water Dist |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| FIP 276 | Managing Fire Services |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
16
|
2
| 17 |
Spring Semester
| FIP 128 | Detection & Investigation |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 136 | Inspections & Codes |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 221 | Adv Fire Fighting Strat |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| FIP 256 | Munic Public Relations |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
0
| 12 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67-69