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Have you always wanted to work in fire protection, responding to emergencies and making a positive difference in people's lives? Enroll in SVC's exceptional Fire Protection Technology program today and prepare to take your place in this rewarding career field.
Whether you are a working professional, or completely new to the field of fire protection, SVC's programs are designed to meet your needs. You can select from a variety of study options.
You will study a systematic and organized inquiry into the occurrence of fire and its control. You will learn of fire's development, strategies used by the fire service to prevent its occurrence and lessen its impact, and methods employed to combat it.
You will also gain a deep understanding of the mental discipline and physical strength needed to succeed in a career that requires performing unusually challenging tasks under virtually any condition with little room for error. Classes include:
Fire Chemistry
Firefighter Skills
Fitness & Wellness
Incident Management Systems
Hazardous Materials First Response
Building Construction
Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention
Fire Company Leadership
Fire Department Budgets
Emergency Service Leadership
Managing Tactical Operations
Fire Service Hydraulics
Fire Protection Systems
Water Supply Operations
Professional Communication
Fire Codes & Ordinances
Rescue Systems
Live Fire Operations
Wildland Firefighting
Vehicle Extrication
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Law for Fire Services
The Fire Protection Technology (FIRE) program will prepare you for a career as a firefighter. You will learn to respond to emergencies and save lives, stabilize emergency situations, reduce loss of property and improve public safety. Your career choices include working for private or industrial fire departments, or as a member of a government fire department at the municipal, state or federal level.
