Fire Protection Technology - Bridging Program, AAS

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Contact: (336) 334-4822 ext. 50223

The Fire Protection Technology Bridging program is designed to allow a currently certified, non-degreed firefighter to earn a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Protection Technology in two semesters.

The prerequisites for admission to the FPT Bridging program include current credential/certification in the following:

OSFM IFSAC Firefighter I/II	FIP-120 and FIP-229	6 credits
OSFM IFSAC Hazardous Materials Level I	FIP-176	4 credits
OSFM IFSAC Fire Arson Detection	FIP-128	3 credits
OSFM IFSAC Fire Officer I/II	FIP-240 and FIP-220	6 credits
OSFM IFSAC Fire Instructor I/II	FIP-224	4 credits
OSFM IFSAC Fire & Life Safety Educator	FIP-124	3 credits
NC Fire Inspector I	FIP-132 and FIP-152	6 credits
NC Fire Inspector II	FIP-136	3 credits
NC Wildland Fire Detection FIP-4000	FIP-180	3 credits
IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, IS-800	EPT-140	3 credits

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total advanced standing credits -  41 credits

*Note:  Prospective students who do not have all of the required certifications for the bridging program can still receive advanced standing for existing credentials/certifications that can be applied to the two-year Associates degree program to reduce the number of hours required to earn the degree.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion the Fire Protection Technology Bridging degree, graduate should be able to:

• Perform fire prevention functions;
• Perform fire suppression functions;
• Perform hazardous materials control functions;
• Apply leadership techniques for a public organization
• Demonstrate effective communication skills
• Apply and understand safe working practices