FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FIRE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY (C55240C1)
Effective: Fall 2015
Revised: 11/14/14
Length:
2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award:
Certificate
Fall Semester 1
Prefix No. Title
FIP120
Introduction to Fire Protection
FIP124
Fire Prevention & Public Education
Totals
Class
3
3
----6
Lab
0
0
----0
Clinical
0
0
----0
Credit
3
3
----6
Totals
Class
3
3
----6
Lab
0
0
----0
Clinical
0
0
----0
Credit
3
3
----6
Spring Semester 1
Prefix No. Title
FIP132
Building Construction
FIP220
Fire Fighting Strategies
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS.... 12
Work-Based Learning Option: NA
PROGRAM FACT SHEET
FIRE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY
A55240
The Fire Protection Technology 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.
Course work 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 within their current organizations.
Awards
Associate Degree: Fire Protection Technology (A55240)
Length of Program: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma,
Placement Test Equivalent
Diploma: Not Applicable
Length of Program:
Prerequisite:
Certificate: Fire Protection Technology Certificate (C55240C1)
Length of Program: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma,
Placement Test Equivalent
Certificate: Fundamentals of Arson Certificate (C55240C2)
Length of Program: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma,
Placement Test Equivalent
Certificate: Fire Protection Technology Certificate (C55240H1)
Length of Program: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma,
Placement Test Equivalent
Work-Based Learning Requirements/Opportunities: For Work-Based Learning education requirements/opportunities please see the
appropriate Program Sequencing sheet.
License or Certification Information: None Required
Program Information Contact:
Curriculum Chairperson: Kenneth Buckey
Telephone Number: (910) 678-0046
Office Location: Horace Sisk, Room 633F
Email: buckeyk@faytechcc.edu
Department Office: Horace Sisk, Room 633
Telephone: (910) 678-0043
FTCC Web Site: www.faytechcc.edu
Application Deadlines: The program is designed for a student to enter during the fall semester. A student may enter at other times with
approval of the Department Chairperson.
Scholarship/Title IV Financial Aid/VA Services: Scholarships/Title IV Financial Aid/Veteran's assistance may be available for
associate degrees. Certificates and diplomas that fall under this program/area of study may or may not be eligible for Scholarship/Title
IV Financial Aid/VA Services. Please contact the Financial Aid Office, Student Center, Room 2; Telephone (910) 678-8242. Veterans
Services, General Classroom Building, Room 202, (910) 678-8580.
Child Care Financial Assistance Information:
See Child Care Associate, Early Childhood Center, Room 210, Telephone: (910) 678-8486
Revised: 02/11/16