Fire Protection and Safety Technology (FS)

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.

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 College. Courses are offered day, evening, and online. Check the program's academic department web page for additional information.

Course See Note  Course Title Credits   CMP101   Composition 1 (OL, CT) 3   FPS101   Introduction to Fire Protection (OL) 3   FPS103   Fundamentals of Fire Prevention (OL) 3   LA-ELECTIVE   Liberal Arts Elective(s) (OL) 3   LA-ELECTIVE   Liberal Arts Elective(s) (OL) 3   CMP104-150   Composition 2 Elective (OL, CT) 3   FPS-ELECTIVE 1 Fire Protection Elective (OL) 3   FPS-ELECTIVE 2 Fire Protection Elective (OL) 3   FPS106   Building Construction for Fire Protection (OL) 3   FPS134   Introduction to Hazardous Materials (OL) 3   FPS204   Chemistry of Hazardous Materials (OL) 3   LA-ELECTIVE   Liberal Arts Elective(s) (OL) 3   FPS211/212   Fire Protection Systems & Equipment 1 & 2 (OL) 6   LA-ELECTIVE   Liberal Arts Elective(s) (OL) 6   OPN-ELECTIVE 3 Open Elective(s) (OL) 6   FPS-ELECTIVE 4 Fire Protection Elective (OL) 3   FPS202   Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply (OL) 3

Notes  1 Must be an FPS100 level or FPS200 level course.  2 Must be an FPS100 level or FPS200 level course.  3 Students should select courses that meet current and future career goals.  4 Must be an FPS100 level or FPS200 level course.

Admissions Information  • Contact Student Support Center for information on State College and University Joint Admissions.