The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide individuals with technical and professional knowledge to make decisions regarding fire protection for both public and private sectors. It also provides a sound foundation for continuous higher learning in fire protection, administration, and management.
Course work includes classroom and laboratory exercises to introduce the student to various aspects of fire protection. Students will learn technical and administrative skills such as fire prevention, building construction, arson investigation, fire protection safety, fire suppression management, law, and codes.
The Fire Protection Technology degree is offered completely online in asynchronous delivery. Students may choose to take general education and other major hours in a traditional format or online.
Graduates should qualify for employment or advancement in fire departments, governmental agencies, industrial firms, insurance rating organizations and educational organizations. Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory-level positions within their current organizations. Students may be awarded a non-degree credential (i.e., certificate, diploma) after completing a specific portion of the associate degree program.
Learn more about program pathways via the study options below.
Fire Protection Technology Program Flyer (opens in new tab)
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the area of personnel and resource management.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the area of emergency incident management.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the area of Fire cause and origin determination.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the area of Fire detection and suppression systems.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the area of Fire prevention and code enforcement.
Student Achievement
| Fire Protection Programs | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 |
| Students Enrolled | 23 | 23 | 37 |
| Student Completions | 10 | 16 | 17 |
Learning Outcomes Assessment
2020 – 2021 Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Report Academic Year Report (PDF document)
2021 – 2022 Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Report Academic Year Report (PDF document)
2022 – 2023 Annual SLO Assessment Academic Year Report (PDF Document)
Keith Menster, Fire Protection Technology Program Chair
(704) 978-1340
cmenster@mitchellcc.edu
Jennifer Loflin, Public Safety Administrative Assistant
(704) 978-5463
jloflin2@mitchellcc.edu
Tony Sharpe, Director of Public Safety
704-978-1330
tsharpe@mitchellcc.edu
David Bullins, Vice President for Workforce Development and Continuing Education
(704) 978-5446
dbullins@mitchellcc.edu