Fire Protection Technology - Montgomery College - Rockville MD

Fire Protection Technology from Montgomery College - Rockville MD is a Campus Associate Fire Systems Technology degree that prepares you for a Fire Protection career. This program prepares students to meet the unique demands of the profession through education and training on national standards from the National Fire Protection Association and the National Fire Academy. Designed to correlate classroom, laboratory and field experience in public and private sector fire organizations, this program provides a diverse yet relevant variety of courses. In this program, students will determine fire protection methods and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards. Developed in conjunction with the National Fire Academy of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the program covers the various aspects of the profession, provides content knowledge, and improves employment opportunities in the field, as well as prepares students for entry level management responsibilities and increases technical knowledge necessary for diverse public and private leadership situations. Program Outcomes for the Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. degree Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Provide an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through the utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents. Apply theoretical knowledge of hydraulic principles to solving water supply problems for fire protection. Utilize a knowledge of building construction principles, fire protection systems, and fire prevention codes to affect safer occupancies. Produce fire protection drawings. Design fire protection systems. Use construction blueprints. Evaluate automatic sprinkler systems and fire protection hazards. Troubleshoot electrical components of fire protection systems. Compare manual and automatic fire extinguishing systems and agents. Arrange fire detection, alarm, and control devices. View more details on Montgomery College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fire Systems Technology courses.