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 diploma 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. (CTE-Y D55240P1)
Diploma
D55240
NC CIP: 43.0201
Online
POS Approved: Fall 2021
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 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 152 | Fire Protection Law | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 14 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
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 220 | Fire Fighting Strategies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 228 | Local Govt Finance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 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 176 | HazMat: Operations | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Total Credit Hours: 37
Additional Information
2014FA - New Diploma
2021FA - Diploma offered entirely online