Fire Protection Technology

You can begin or advance a career as a firefighter with a degree in Fire Protection Technology. You may also open up possibilities in business and industry, insurance rating organizations and education. Fire Protection students learn about hydraulics, hazardous materials, arson investigations, fire protection safety, fire suppression management and laws and codes that are part of this career field.

The Fire Protection Technology degree is offered completely online in asynchronous delivery. Students may choose to take general education and other major hours in a traditional format or online.

Study Options
Career Outlook
Program Outcomes & Achievements

Study Options

Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. Degree (A55240)

Fire Protection Technology Certificate (C55240)

Fire Service Manager Certificate (C55240FS)

Fire Protection Technology Program Flyer (opens in new tab)

In 2019, Iredell County had 804 employees classified in occupations related to Fire Fighting and Prevention and Other Protective Service Workers, including Supervisors.

Possible Careers
Municipal Firefighter

Municipal Fire Prevention Supervisor

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Firefighters

First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate proficiency in the area of personnel and resource management.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in the area of emergency incident management.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in the area of Fire cause and origin determination.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in the area of Fire detection and suppression systems.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in the area of Fire prevention and code enforcement.

Student Achievement