Fire Protection Technology Certificate
Program Highlights
- Program Type: Career, 1-year
- Delivery: On-campus
- Personal Interests: Public service, security and protection
- Skill Building: Emergency planning, fire fighting
- Career Options: Public service, government
- Program Code: HEGIS 5507
Giving back to your community
Public safety is a major concern in our society, and Jefferson Community College recognizes the need to support our community in an area that directly impacts public safety - Fire Protection Technology. This certificate provides you a direct path into an entry into either the paid or volunteer firefighting profession, or for those already serving in such capacities.
This program offers:
- Preparation to be a fire fighter - paid or volunteer
- Emergency management skills developed
- Learn from and connect with local professionals
- Access to job and volunteer opportunities
What you can expect to learn
Graduating from the Fire Protection Technology Certificate program you will be able to
- Prepare written material in a fire service setting
- Read, understand and interpret written information
- Apply written information in the form of incident reports, policies, procedures, directives, etc., to situations that are similar to experiences faced in the fire protection system
- Communicate effectively
- Understand the organized structure of fire protection agencies
Jobs that matter
Safeguarding individuals and property from fires offers rewarding career opportunities to people with many and varied skills. Firefighters use their skills to respond to emergencies in many settings. No matter the location, your performance matters.
Contact Enrollment Services for Application and Admissions Information
[email protected]
(315) 786-2437, fax (315) 786-2349 or toll free (888) 435-6522
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday
Going beyond the certificate
You can start with the certificate and move to the two-year degree easily in Fire Protection Technology.
Gainful Employment
Program Name Undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection
This program is designed to be completed in 1 year
This program will cost $7,260 for in-state tuition, fees, books and supplies/$12,180 for out-of-state tuition, fees, books and supplies if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate
leaves with a median loan debt of:
Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has
been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession:
New York State
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please visit: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
Requirements for the Fire Protection Technology Certificate
Effective Fall 2014
| Core Requirements (12 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 100: College Composition or ENG 101: Research and Composition |
3 |
| FPT 101: Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FPT 102: Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FPT 108: Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply | 3 |
| Fire Protection Technology Elective Requirements (FPT) (18 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Choose Approximately Six Fire Protection Electives | 18 |
Total Credit Hours 30
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