Fire Protection Technology Degree - (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.
This is a collaborative program offered in cooperation with Central Piedmont Community College.
In this Instructional Service Agreement, students may take general education courses at South Piedmont Community College. Central Piedmont Community College will provide the FIP prefix courses as specified in the CPCC Fire Protection Technology curriculum. Students who successfully complete all requirements of the Fire Protection Technology program will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree by Central Piedmont Community College.
Career opportunities
Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory-level positions within their current organization.
Fire Protection Technology advisor
Raymond Griffith
Faculty, Mathematics
