Fire Protection Technology, AAS

Associate of Applied Science in Fire Protection Technology (223001AAS)

Contact Information

Mr. Dennis Ragins MPA, EMTP
Professor of Practice and Lead Faculty Member
The Polsky Building 316
330-972-2051
dragins@uakron.edu

Career Information

Graduates of the fire protection program have a wide selection of career opportunities. Your education will assist you in becoming an expert in many areas including fire protection, recognition and correction of fire hazards, design and application of fire extinguishing equipment, and utilization of fire codes and standards.

The program is designed to prepare you for a career in fire protection in municipal, industrial, state, federal, and private fire protection agencies. It also provides instruction for service fire fighters wishing to prepare for career advancement.

Salary Information: National Estimates for this Occupation

Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:

• Employment: 302,400
• Employment RSE: 1.0%
• Mean hourly wage: $22.95
• Mean annual wage: $47,730
• Wage RSE: 1.0%

Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:

Hourly Wage

• 10% = $11.08
• 25% = $15.38
• 50% (Median) = $21.76
• 75% = $28.80
• 90% = $36.25

Annual Wage

• 10% = $23,050
• 25% = $31,990
• 50% (Median) = $45,250
• 75% = $59,900
• 90% = $75,390

The following information has official approval of The Department of Disaster Sciences and Emergency Services and The College of Health Professions, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. Transfer students should consult their Advisor to identify courses that are equivalent. 

Policy Alert: By the end of your first 48 credit hours attempted, you must have completed your required General Education English, Mathematics, and Communications (Speech) requirements.