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.
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
NC CIP: 43.0201
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2017
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 120 | Intro to Fire Protection | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 132 | Building Construction | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | FIP Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3^ |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy | 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 136 | Inspections & Codes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 228 | Local Govt Finance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Literature-Based Research | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Statistical Methods I | (3) | (2) | (0) | (4) | |
| Total: | 14 | 2 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIP 164 | OSHA Standards | 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 248 | Fire Svc Personnel Adm | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 276 | Managing Fire Services | 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 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| FIP 220 | Fire Fighting Strategies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | FIP Elective | * | * | * | 4 |
| Total: | 6 | 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 15 credit hours. It is recommended that students see their advisor prior to making their elective selections.
Select 9 hours from the following courses: EMS 110, EPT 140, FIP 160, FIP 160A, FIP 176, FIP 224, 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.
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.