Fire Protection and Safety Technology (FPD)
2017-2018
Type: Career, Degree (AS)
Open Admissions
Division: Health And Human Services
This program provides a solid, professional education for fire service personnel and those persons interested in the fire service or roles related to the fire service. North Shore Community College received recognition from FEMA as a FESHE Institution of Higher Education.
The program's curriculum provides flexibility, enabling students to acquire knowledge and intellectual skills necessary for career advancement as well as the opportunity to continue their education at a four-year college.
With the proper selection of liberal arts and open electives, a student can transfer to the Bachelor of Science degree program in Fire Science Administration at Salem State University. Courses are offered day, evening, and online. Check the program's academic department web page for additional information.
First Year
Fall
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| FPS101 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FPS103 | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
FPS-ELECTIVE
| Fire Protection Elective | 3 |
| FPS106 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FPS134 | Introduction to Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| FPS158 | Principles of Fire & Emergency Services, Safety & Survival | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall
| FPS204 | Chemistry of Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| FPS211 | Fire Protection Systems and Equipment | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 3 |
FPS-ELECTIVE
| Fire Protection Elective | 3 |
| FPS112 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FPS202 | Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Requirement Notes
Fire Protection Elective: Must be an FPS100 level or FPS200 level course.
Open Elective: Students should select courses that meet current and future career goals.
Program Note
Communications and Mathematics proficiencies required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 60