AA/AS in Fire Protection

The fire protection technology program trains students for firefighting, emergency response and fire safety work. Study topics include fire behavior, prevention, rescue, hazardous materials handling and emergency medical response. Instruction mixes classroom lessons with practical training. Graduates are ready to serve as firefighters, inspectors or emergency responders, with certificates in fire officer and fire inspector tracks available beside the associate of applied science. The page lists a typical length of 4 semesters, with a combined cost of $16,500 for tuition, fees and books. Students can find financial aid, scholarship information and class schedules through links on the program page. As a community college pathway, it is meant to be approachable for students at different stages, whether they are starting college for the first time, changing careers or collecting credits to continue elsewhere. Prospective students can use the enrollment link on the program page to begin.