Fire Science Technology - Sinclair Community College

Fire Science Technology from Sinclair Community College is a Campus Associate Fire Systems Technology degree that prepares you for a Fire Protection career. This program provides a full range of courses which address fire protection engineering and safety issues. The program prepares students for careers in fire protection engineering, inspection, arson investigation, engineering design of early detection, warning and suppression systems , emergency response, and fire administration. Courses include fire protection systems design, fire investigation, fire codes, safety management, building construction, hazardous materials, and administrative issues. Real-world experience is gained through internship with a fire department, fire inspection services or arson investigation companies. Graduates are prepared to enter the work force as fire engineering technicians and work as fire/safety officers in general industry or construction firms; design firms specializing in sprinkler systems or fire protection design; arson investigators, fire inspectors or continue their education and obtain a bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering. Program Outcomes Identify the role, responsibility and an ethic behavior of a fire protection professional has on the fire protection profession. Apply appropriate sections of the applicable Fire and Building Codes addressing fire protection issues and safety. Apply the principles of chemistry, mathematics, physics, and engineering to solve fire protection problems. Be able to determine point of origin and cause of a fire. Develop strong oral and written communication skills needed by the fire protection professional. Apply the principles of managing fire protection risk and the control of fire hazards. Apply the appropriate NFPA Fire Protection Standards in addressing fire protection needs and problems. Design fire protection detection, notification, and suppression systems. Recognized the role building construction, interior finishes and modern construction materials have on fire protection and fire safety. View more details on Sinclair Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fire Systems Technology courses.