Fire Protection Technology - Corning Community College

Fire Protection Technology from Corning Community College is a Campus Associate Fire Systems Technology degree that prepares you for a Fire Protection career. The program provides educational and research opportunities for individuals working in fire protection technology . It emphasizes new developments and use of up-to-date equipment in firefighting. Most of the instruction for the fire science courses is conducted by certified instructors at the New York State Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls, NY and at outreach sites. Therefore, students must be members of a New York State fire department to be eligible to enroll in those courses. CCC residency credit can be earned for those Fire Science courses offered at the Academy and at other approved outreach sites by matriculating in this program and registering for each individual course with CCC. At least 30 hours of residency credit are required to receive this degree . It is essential that students meet with the Coordinator of this program to carefully plan how they will meet the residency credit requirement. Learning outcomes for the program are developed through state curriculum standards. Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge in fire suppression, fire prevention, building construction, building inspection, and in a variety of rescue operations; understand the theoretical foundation of fire protection technology, such as the physical, chemical and behavioral characteristics of fire and of fire-related human behavior; demonstrate leadership qualities necessary in fire administration and supervision; and safely manage the scene of an emergency. View more details on Corning Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fire Systems Technology courses.