Bachelor's in Fire Protection and Safety Technology
Introduction
Fire Protection and Safety Technology is a Bachelor program taught at North Shore Community College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.
The Fire Protection and Safety Technology Associate in Science at North Shore Community College prepares students for careers in fire service, emergency response, fire investigation, and safety inspection. Students study fire behavior, emergency operations, fire prevention, and life safety, with added management and leadership principles for advancement in public safety careers. Courses are aligned with national fire service standards and focus on technical knowledge and safety protocols.
Learning combines theory and application. Sample courses include Principles of Emergency Services, Fire Behavior and Combustion, Building Construction for Fire Protection, and Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply. Faculty bring practical insight from backgrounds in fire departments, emergency services, and public safety. The program emphasizes real-world application and critical thinking.
Graduates are prepared for roles in fire service and related safety fields, including Firefighter, Fire Inspector or Investigator, Fire Protection Technician, Emergency Services Coordinator, Public Safety Officer, and Loss Prevention Specialist. Credits can apply toward transfer to bachelor’s programs in Fire Science, Emergency Management, or Public Administration.
Modules
- Building Construction for Fire Protection
- Fire Behavior and Combustion
- Fundamentals of Fire Prevention
- Fire Protection Systems and Equipment
- Principles of Emergency Services
- Fire Investigation I
- Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival
- Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
- Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
- Legal Aspects of Emergency Services
- Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services
- Fire Investigation II
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Fire Protection and Safety Technology at North Shore Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by North Shore Community College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by North Shore Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Fire Protection and Safety Technology.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.northshore.edu/academics/programs/fpd/index.html
More Information
- Firefighter (career or volunteer)
- Fire Inspector or Investigator
- Fire Protection Technician
- Emergency Services Coordinator
- Public Safety Officer
- Loss Prevention Specialist
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.