AA/AS in Fire Protection

Fire Protection Technology is a two-year associate degree developed jointly by Mohawk Valley Community College and the Utica Fire Academy. It targets working firefighters and those preparing for fire prevention and protection careers who want advancement in municipal and industrial settings. The degree pairs coursework worth 32 credit hours at the college with over 500 hours of demanding Fire Academy training in downtown Utica, where students are in residence for roughly 15 weeks. Applicants must meet the Fire Academy's criteria before acceptance, and students may also earn state and national certifications. John Jay College and SUNY Empire State College are listed transfer options, the latter with an online bachelor's degree in fire services administration. The page names firefighter as the career this degree supports and gives faculty contacts in Payne Hall.