The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide individuals with technical and professional knowledge to make decisions regarding fire protection for both public and private sectors.  It also provides a sound foundation for continuous higher learning in fire protection, administration, and management.         

Coursework includes classroom and laboratory exercises to introduce the student to various aspects of fire protection.  Students will learn technical and administrative skills such as hydraulics, hazardous materials, arson investigation, fire protection safety, fire suppression management, law, and codes.

Graduates should qualify for employment or advancement in governmental agencies, industrial firms, insurance rating organizations, educational organizations, and municipal fire departments.  Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory-level positions within their current organizations.

RCCC has a transfer agreement for this program with Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC).  In this cooperative approach, students are able to take general education courses at RCCC.  Fire protection courses are taught in Concord; however, some specialty courses may be taught at CPCC.

The Associate in Applied Science Degree – Fire Protection Technology – will be awarded by CPCC.