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
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.
The following information has official approval of The School of Disaster Sciences and Emergency Services and The College of Health and Human Sciences, 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.
Requirements
Summary
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | 62 | |
Total Hours | 62 |
Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
ENGL:111 | English Composition I | 3 |
ENGL:222 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
COMM:263 | Professional Communications and Presentations | 3 |
STAT:250 | Statistics for Everyday Life | 4 |
CHEM:101 | Chemistry for Everyone | 4 |
PSYC:100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
or SOWK:230 | Human Relations | |
FIRE:100 | Introduction to Fire Protection | 4 |
FIRE:102 | Fire Safety in Building Design & Construction | 3 |
FIRE:104 | Fire Investigation Methods | 4 |
FIRE:202 | Incident Management for Emergency Responders | 4 |
FIRE:204 | Fire and Life Safety Education | 3 |
FIRE:205 | Fire Detection & Suppression Systems | 3 |
FIRE:206 | Fire Sprinkler System Design | 3 |
FIRE:250 | Hazardous Materials | 4 |
FIRE:254 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
FIRE:257 | Fire & Safety Issues for Business & Industry | 3 |
FIRE:280 | Fire Service Administration | 4 |
FIRE:295 | Field Experience I | 2 |
FIRE:296 | Field Experience II | 2 |
Total Hours | 62 |
Recommended Sequence
1st Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall Semester | Hours | |
ENGL:111 | English Composition I | 3 |
STAT:250 | Statistics for Everyday Life | 4 |
FIRE:100 | Introduction to Fire Protection | 4 |
FIRE:104 | Fire Investigation Methods | 4 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||
FIRE:102 | Fire Safety in Building Design & Construction | 3 |
FIRE:202 | Incident Management for Emergency Responders | 4 |
FIRE:206 | Fire Sprinkler System Design | 3 |
FIRE:254 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
ENGL:222 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
2nd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
FIRE:204 | Fire and Life Safety Education | 3 |
FIRE:205 | Fire Detection & Suppression Systems | 3 |
FIRE:280 | Fire Service Administration | 4 |
COMM:263 | Professional Communications and Presentations | 3 |
CHEM:101 | Chemistry for Everyone | 4 |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring Semester | ||
FIRE:250 | Hazardous Materials | 4 |
FIRE:257 | Fire & Safety Issues for Business & Industry | 3 |
FIRE:295 | Field Experience I | 2 |
FIRE:296 | Field Experience II | 2 |
SOWK:230 or PSYC:100 | Human Relations or Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Hours | 14 | |
Total Hours | 62 |
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.