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2008-2009 Academic Catalog 
    
2008-2009 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Fire Protection Technology (A.A.S.)


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Program Advisor: Ed Nolte, 335-4277 (nolte-el@actx.edu) or contact Debby Carey, 345-5543 (carey-da@actx.edu)

Associate in Applied Science
Major Code - FIRS.AAS

This is a two-year program leading to an associate degree in applied science. The program is designed for students interested in a career in the fire protection field, either as a professional firefighter or as a fire protection technician in industry. The courses will aid the professional firefighter in achieving promotion and advancement within his/her profession. Volunteer firefighter will find the courses beneficial in upgrading their service to the community.

Licensed firefighters may be awarded an equivalent of 24 semester hours credit for completion of an approved Texas Commission on Fire Protection Academy. (See courses with #)

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (19 Semester Hours)


Optional Courses:


Any course listed under “Fire Protection Technology” in course descriptions.

Total (67 Semester Hours)


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