Fire Protection Technology, A.A.S.: Emphasis in Fire Protection Administration Transfer Option

A55240AT

Total credit hours: 70

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.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective and professional communication skills in a variety of emergency situations.
2. Apply critical thinking to risk assessments and leadership methodologies.
3. Apply local government finance and laws to emergency services management.

Program Requirements

Advanced Standing

The general admission requirements of the College and of the Fire Protection program apply to persons seeking admission into the Fire Protection program with advanced standing. Those applying for advanced standing must submit a copy of their transcript from NC Office of State Fire Marshal or other State certification agency for review. Other national-level courses such as those offered by the National Fire Academy may also be submitted for review. Independent Study courses will not be considered.

Credit may be granted for the following courses, dependent on the level and combination of credentials:

Certification	FIP Curriculum Credit
NCOSFM Firefighter II (Other states can be reviewed)	FIP 120 Introduction to Fire Protection
OSFM Fire Life Safety Educator I, II, & III	FIP 124 Fire Prevention and Public Education
NC Certified Fire Investigator	FIP 128 Detection & Investigation
NC Fire Inspector Level I Certification	FIP 136 Inspections and Codes
NFA Chemistry of Haz Mat (Con Ed Equivalent)	FIP 230 Chemistry of Haz Mat
OSFM  Fire Officer I & II	(Choose one of the following) FIP 240 Fire Service Supervision FIP 276 Managing the Fire Service

Students will be awarded a grade of “T” and credit hours for the courses are awarded. No quality points are awarded and the grade is not included in the grade point average.

Technical Standards

In addition to Davidson-Davie requirements and course objectives, there are professional standards that encompass communication, motor skills, sensory and cognitive ability, and professional conduct that are essential for the competent study and practice of Fire Protection Technology. These technical standards are published in the program student handbook. Fire Protection Technical Standards (PDF opens in new window)   

Transfer Options

Students who complete this program have opportunities to continue their education through 4-year institutions.  See below for examples:

• Fayetteville State University

Curriculum Guide

See below for examples of full time pathways.