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Fire Protection and Safety Technology

The Fire Protection and Safety program is designed to provide professional training for students in careers as firefighting professionals in fire protection and safety agencies. Our highly qualified and experienced instructors guide you to success in learning the specialized knowledge required of firefighters. Careers include opportunities in municipal, state and federal agencies, as well as insurance companies and industries. This program is designed to meet the needs of potential and in service firefighters seeking promotional opportunities by providing practical and technical instruction.

  • Estimated Length of Program: 2 years
  • Credential Awarded: Associate in Science in Fire Protection and Safety Technology
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If you want to advance through the ranks of the fire department, all the way up to fire chief, the degree can help get you there. STCC’s program opens doors for firefighters and also is a good value. My degree from STCC paved the way for me not only to further my education but to also become Fire Commissioner. Bernard J. “B.J.” Calvi, 2001, Fire Commissioner, Springfield Fire Department

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Fire Protection and Safety Technology - FIRE.AS

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The Fire Protection & Safety Technology program trains and educates competent leaders in fire protection, prevention, and administration, with coursework for individuals presently working in a fire-science occupation, or those seeking employment in this field.

This program prepares graduates for a variety of careers, including city, town and state firefighting; military and airport first-responder positions; departmental or regional positions; fire investigation; and emergency medical services, where firefighters and medical technicians work closely together. There are also opportunities within the business and industrial areas, such as: hazardous materials, fire insurance-claim investigation, hospital fire safety, fire prevention inspection, and work with the National Fire Protection Association in fire investigation, as well as establishing and publishing standards.

Upon the successful completion of requirements of this program, the degree of Associate in Science in Fire Protection and Safety Technology will be awarded.

(FIRE.AS) Curriculum

  • FST-102 - Principles of Emergency Services

    FST-102 - Principles of Emergency Services

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  • FST-103 - Principles of Fire Safety and Survival

    FST-103 - Principles of Fire Safety and Survival

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  • FST-110 - Bldg Construction

    FST-110 - Bldg Construction

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  • FST-115 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

    FST-115 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

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  • FST-116 - Fire Prevention

    FST-116 - Fire Prevention

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  • FST-130 - Fire Protection Systems

    FST-130 - Fire Protection Systems

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  • FST-131 - Advanced Protection Systems

    FST-131 - Advanced Protection Systems

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  • FST-210 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

    FST-210 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

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  • FST-220 - Intro to Fire Investigation (Arson 1)

    FST-220 - Intro to Fire Investigation

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  • FST-221 - Advanced Fire Investigation

    FST-221 - Advanced Fire Investigation

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  • FST-230 - Hazardous Materials

    FST-230 - Hazardous Materials

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  • ENG-101 - English Composition 1

    ENG-101 - English Composition 1

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  • PHL-120 - Critical Thinking

    PHL-120 - Critical Thinking

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  • MAT-100 - Contemporary Mathematical Applications

    MAT-100 - Contemporary Mathematical Applications

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  • EL-SCI - General Science Elective

    EL-SCI - General Science Elective

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  • EL-SCIL - General Lab Science Elective

    EL-SCIL - General Lab Science Elective

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  • ENG-105 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication

    ENG-105 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication

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  • EL-GEN - General Elective

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  • PSY-101 - General Psychology

    PSY-101 - General Psychology

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  • SOC-101 - Introduction to Sociology

    SOC-101 - Introduction to Sociology

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  • FST-141 - Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

    FST-141 - Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

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  • FST-142 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services

    FST-142 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services

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  • FST-120 - Principles of Fire Administration

    FST-120 - Principles of Fire Administration

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  • FST-143 - Fire Plan Review

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Total (FIRE.AS) Curriculum Program Credits: 61

Program Personnel

Name Title Office Phone Email
Julian Tenczar Program Coordinator 17/511 413-755-4512 tenczar@stcc.edu
Laurence Brandoli Adjunct Faculty 17/511 413-755-4512 lpbrandoli@stcc.edu
Peter Buonome Adjunct Faculty 17/511 413-755-4512 prbuonome@stcc.edu
Edward Richards Adjunct Faculty 17/511 413-755-4512 enrichards@stcc.edu
Richard Martin Adjunct Faculty 17/511 413-755-4512 tadenson2101@stcc.edu

 

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