Fire Technology: Fire Prevention

The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country. This CRC program is designed to provide the student with updated skills and knowledge necessary to complete and successfully apply for fire service positions. The curriculum serves as an in-service program as well as a pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in the profession of fire prevention. Career opportunities include: Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Fire Prevention Specialist/Officer, and Public Education Specialist/Officer

The estimated number of completers from the first cohort completing the program is 5. It is anticipated that enrollment and completions may continue to rise due to increased exposure of its availability among students, counselors, faculty and the construction industry.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• PSLO #1: Comprehend the qualifications for entry level skills, the discipline and evaluation process, fire service structure, history, and culture for the field of fire prevention.
• PSLO #2: Identify and comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire prevention operations.
• PSLO #3: Analyze and determine the causes of fire, extinguishing agents, stages of fire, fire development, and methods of heat transfer.
• PSLO #4: Identify and describe the common types of building construction and conditions associated with structural collapse.
• PSLO #5: Differentiate between fire detection and fire suppression systems.

The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country. This CRC program is designed to provide the student with updated skills, knowledge and abilities to complete and successfully apply for fire service positions. The program is appropriate for anyone interested in emergency services with a focus on community risk-reduction. Earning a degree in fire prevention may improve a candidate's employment prospects in this competitive field, where demand for educated workers is increasing. This associate degree program in fire prevention provides fundamental training in fire safety, fire suppression and current approaches to minimizing the potential for fire. Students learn about hazards of firefighting, operational characteristics of detection equipment, clues that reveal the sources or causes of fires and prevention planning.