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Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. (Option 2)
Program Available at:
- El Centro
Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Fire Protection Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
OPTION 2: This degree option is ONLY for students: Who have completed state approved Fire Fighting Training. Who are affiliated with a Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) certified training facility.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing a degree in Fire Protection Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Fire Protection Technology. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The Associate Degree Program in Fire Protection Technology integrates professional firefighting technical skills related to the everyday demands of the profession with academic and fire science courses covering fire service organization, strategy and tactics, fire codes and alarm and extinguishing systems, to provide graduates with the necessary ancillary knowledge to advance into supervisory and/or management level positions. The program is designed for students employed or those who desire employment in the fire service. Courses that complete the degree also complete the Fire Arson/Investigation (FC) and Fire Science (FS) Certificates.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
FIRT 1338 – Fire Protection Systems (Course also applies to FC)
FIRT 1327 – Building Construction in the Fire Service (Course also applies to FC, FS)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
CHOOSE ONE:
- FIRT 1301 – Fundamentals of Fire Protection (Course also applies to FS) OR
- FIRT 1311 – Fire Service Hydraulics
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
FIRT 1333 – Fire Chemistry I (Course also applies to FS)
FIRT 1307 – Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections
FIRT 2309 – Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I (Course also applies to FS)
FIRT 1319 – Firefighter Health and Safety
FIRS 1401 – Firefighter Certification I Credit for these classes may be offered to students who hold Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Structure Fire Suppression certification.
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 19
SEMESTER 3
EMSP 1501 – Emergency Medical Technician*
EMSP 1164 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)*
FIRS 1507 – Firefighter Certification II Credit for these classes may be offered to students who hold Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Structure Fire Suppression certification.
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE** This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE** This is a Core course.
* Credit for these classes may be offered to students who hold Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
** There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach for placement in the Cooperative Education Course, if needed.
- Additional courses needed to fulfill Fire Arson/Investigation Certificate: FIRT 1303, FIRT 2333.
Total Hours: 17
SEMESTER 4
FIRT 2380 – Cooperative Education-Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Course also applies to FC, FS)
FIRT 1315 – Hazardous Materials I* (Course also applies to FC, FS)
FIRS 1313 – Firefighter Certification III*
*Credit for these classes may be offered to students who hold Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Structure Fire Suppression certification.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. and the Fire Arson/Investigation Certificate.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS