Fire Protection Technology: Fire Administration, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science Degree: (AAS-FPT)
College Certificate: (CERT-FPT)

About the Program

The Fire Protection Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program addresses the constant change and growing complexities of modern living and the environment as it pertains to fire suppression. There is a demand for collegetrained people in the various fields of Fire Protection. The degree addresses the needs of a person wanting to be an entry level firefighter, those desiring advancement within their fire career as well as those individuals seeking fire related jobs within companies. The program adheres to the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model curriculum. WCCCD is an approved Regional Training Center (RTC) with the Michigan Firefighter Training Council, Bureau of Fire Services/OFFT.

This Program Offers:

• Associate of Applied Science: (AAS-FPT) Fire Administration: 62 credit hours
• Associate of Applied Science: (AAS-FS) Fire Suppression: 62 credit hours
• College Certificate: (CERT-FPT) Fire Protection Technology: 30 credit hours

Program Goals

• To instruct students on the competencies and skills implored in the principles of fire development, cause and prevention
• To teach students advanced principles of fire chemistry, arson and investigation and fire health and safety according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines
• To prepare entry level students to successfully pass the State of Michigan Fire Fighter Certification exam with a proficiency score of 70% or higher

Program Outcomes

• Students will be able to articulate and apply the principles of fire control through the utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents in fire management
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of fire development, cause and prevention
• Demonstrate a knowledge of hazardous materials and successful emergency scene operations
• Utilize knowledge of building construction principles, fire protection systems, and fire prevention codes to affect a safer community
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of fire ground strategy and tactics
• Effectively use written, oral, listening and electronic communications consistent with the fire service and related professional environment
• Understand and articulate the regulations governing legal and ethical boundaries of the profession
• Provide students with general education courses to competently and effectively use written/oral communication, computation, governmental systems, general science and humanities skills

College Certificate Goals

• To provide basic instruction on the competencies and skills in the principles of fire protection technology

College Certificate Outcomes

• Demonstrate basic and advance fire fighter competencies and skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of fire protection systems
• Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous materials
• Identify elements of building construction and how fire will effect construction
• Demonstrate basic communication skills
• Exhibit professional and ethical behavior consistent with the profession

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to the program each year for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Students must have the Program’s approval, a completed application, and other required information submitted by the due date. If there are openings after the application deadline, any remaining openings will be filled on a first come basis to qualified applicants.

Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements.
• Complete any prerequisite course with a “C” or better
• Declare intent to enter the Fire Protection Technology program on the WCCCD application
• Must be 18 years old on the day of State Examination
• Successfully complete a minimum of 12 college credits with a “C” or better and/or have ACCUPLACER^® scores that fulfill program requirements
• Must submit a completed “Public Safety Program Application” packet.
• Have access to a computer and the internet
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer