Fire Protection Technology

Since you were a little kid you have wanted to be a fire captain, so the place to start is a degree in Fire Protection Technology. This two-year degree will prepare you for wide-ranging employment or advancement within the fire service.

The fire protection program is designed to meet the increasing demands placed on fire service personnel. This two-year associate’s degree serves to prepare the student for employment or advancement within the fire service. Fire protection technology is wide-ranging. It involves the study of many areas, such as; building construction, health/wellness and safety, fire department management, supervision, budgeting, emergency management, legal issues, fire investigation, hazardous materials, inspections and codes, fire prevention, and strategies and tactics.