You can begin or advance a career as a firefighter with a degree in Fire Protection Technology. You may also open up possibilities in business and industry, insurance rating organizations and education. Fire Protection students learn about hydraulics, hazardous materials, arson investigations, fire protection safety, fire suppression management and laws and codes that are part of this career field.
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.
Study Options
Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. Degree (A55240)
Fire Protection Technology Certificate (C55240)
Fire Service Manager Certificate (C55240FS)
Fire Protection Technology Program Flyer (opens in new tab)
In 2019, Iredell County had 804 employees classified in occupations related to Fire Fighting and Prevention and Other Protective Service Workers, including Supervisors.
Possible Careers
Municipal Firefighter
Municipal Fire Prevention Supervisor
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers
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
Jennifer Loflin, Public Safety Administrative Assistant
(704) 978-5463
David Bullins, Director of Public Safety
(704) 978-5446
