HIS 132 — POL 110, POL 120, POL 220, PSY 150, PSY 239, PSY 241,PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC
213, SOC 220, SOC 240 FIRE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY – A55240 The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in the technical, managerial, and leadership areas necessary for advancement within the fire protection community and related firefighting indus- tries, and to provide currently employed firefighters with knowledge and skills often required for promotional consideration. Course work includes diverse fire protection subject areas, including fire prevention and safety, public education, building construction, fire ground strategies and tactics, and local government finance and laws, as they apply to emergency services manage- ment. Emphasis includes understanding fire characteristics and the structural conse- quences of fire; risk assessment and management; and relevant research, communica- tions, and leadership methodologies. Employment opportunities exist with fire departments, governmental agencies, indus- trial firms, insurance rating organizations, and educational organizations. Hrs Work Class Lab Clin Exp Credits General Education