Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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Fire Protection Technology

Emergency Services Academy

Fire Protection Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree

This curriculum is designed to provide individuals with technical and professional knowledge to make decisions regarding fire protection for both public and private sectors. It also provides a sound foundation for continuous higher learning in fire protection, administration, and management.

Coursework includes classroom and laboratory exercises to introduce the student to various aspects of fire protection. Students will learn technical and administrative skills such as hydraulics, hazardous materials, arson investigation, fire protection safety, fire suppression management, law, and codes.

Graduates should qualify for employment or advancement in governmental agencies, industrial firms, insurance rating organizations, educational organizations, and municipal fire departments. Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory-level positions with their current organizations.

Credit hours for this program are as follows:
Major Courses (FIP Prefix)

51

Minimum of 15 semester hours in Related and General Education Courses including:

22

English/Oral Communications   9
Humanities/Fine Arts   3
Natural Science/Mathematics   3
Computer Literacy   3
Social Sciences   3
Other   1

PROGRAM TOTAL

73

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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College    340 Victoria Road    Asheville, North Carolina 28801    USA