Fire Protection Technology
Curriculum Description
Fire Protection Technology
Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Pathway: Public Service Technologies
Program Major Fire Protection Technology
Pathway 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.
Program Major Description N/A
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A55240 REVISED
NC CIP: 43.0201
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 120 | Intro to Fire Protection NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 132 | Building Construction NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | FIP Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3^ |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 10 | 2 | 0 | 14 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIP 124 | Fire Prevention & Public Ed NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 136 | Inspections & Codes NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 228 | Local Govt Finance NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Writing/Research in the Disc NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Literature-Based Research | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | Natural Science/Mathematics Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIP 164 | OSHA Standards NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | FIP Elective | ** | ** | ** | 2^ |
| ___ ___ | FIP Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3^ |
| ___ ___ | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIP 152 | Fire Protection Law NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 248 | Fire Svc Personnel Adm NEW 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 276 | Managing Fire Services NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | FIP Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3^ |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIP 146 | Fire Protection Systems NEW 2014 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| FIP 220 | Fire Fighting Strategies NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 224 | Fire Instructor I & II NEW VERSION 2014 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 10 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
Total Credit Hours: 66
Additional Information
FIP Elective:
^The recommended curriculum model includes where FIP Electives should be taken, with a designation of 2-3 hours, however, the range for FIP Electives include courses from 1 credit hour to 8 credit hours. Students may select a total of 11 credit hours. It is recommended that students see their advisor prior to making their elective selections.
Select 5 hours from the following courses: EMS 110, EPT 140, FIP 160, FIP 160A, FIP 176, FIP 230, FIP 231, FIP 232, WBL 111
AND
Select 6 hours from the following courses: FIP 128, FIP 140, FIP 180, FIP 188, FIP 221, FIP 226, FIP 240, FIP 244, FIP 256, FIP 264, WBL 121
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, HUM 160, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, or REL 212. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Natural Science/Mathematics Elective - Select a course: MAT 110, MAT 143 or MAT 152
Social/Behavior Science Elective – Select one: PSY 118, PSY 150, SOC 210, or SOC 215
**Hours vary depending on course selection.
Course prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to progressing to the next course.
Corequisites must be taken during the same semester.