Fire Technology and Adminstration, A.S.

Degree Code: F05

The Associate in Science

Program Coordinator: Adam Kerop- 860-625-0179

The Fire Technology and Administration program is designed to provide advanced training and education on the college level that develops competent technicians who are, or will become, leaders in fire protection, prevention and administration. It also provides training and education for personnel of insurance companies and other industries involved in fire prevention and protection practices.
Working in career and volunteer fire departments, in local, state and federal government agencies, in industry, in architectural and construction firms, insurance organizations, and in related groups, the fire technologist knows the need for fire prevention activities, the necessity to educate both children and adults in fire safety, and the importance of enforcing fire prevention codes.
The program of study, which leads to the Associate in Science Degree in Fire Technology and Administration, is planned to help students meet the professional standards established by the National Fire Protection Association, the Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, and the Connecticut Fire Marshal’s Training Council.

Fire Technology and Administration Curriculum Requirements

Semester I

ENG* K101 (formerly ENG K111) - Composition ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
FTA* K112 (formerly FTA K1102) - Introduction to Fire Technology 3 CREDIT HOURS
PHY* K114 (formerly PHY K110) - Mechanics ° 4 CREDIT HOURS

Total: 10

Semester II

COM* K173 (formerly ENG K131) - Public Speaking ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
ENG* K202 (formerly ENG K225) - Technical Writing ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
FTA* K116 (formerly FTA K1106) - Building Construction ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
MAT* K167 - Principles of Statistics ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
or
MAT* K186 (formerly MAT K141) - Precalculus ° 4 CREDIT HOURS
PHY* K115 (formerly PHY K120) - Heat Sound Light ° 4 CREDIT HOURS
__________- Technical Elective 3 CREDIT HOURS

Total: 19-20

Semester III

CHE* K111 (formerly CHE K103) - Concepts of Chemistry ° 4 CREDIT HOURS
FTA* K118 (formerly FTA K1108) - Fire Prevention and Inspection ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
FTA* K210 (formerly FTA K2100) - Water Supply and Hydraulics ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
FTA* K213 (formerly FTA K2103) - Codes and Standards 3 CREDIT HOURS
__________- Humanities/Social Science Elective 3 CREDIT HOURS
__________- Technical Elective 3 CREDIT HOURS

Total: 19

Semester IV

FTA* K125 - Chemistry for Emergency Responders ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
FTA* K216 (formerly FTA K2106) - Municipal Fire Administration ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
FTA* K218 (formerly FTA K2108) - Sprinklers & Fixed Extinguishing Systems ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
FTA* K219 (formerly FTA K2109) - Fire Investigation ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
__________- Humanities/Social Sciences Elective 3 CREDIT HOURS
__________- Open Elective 3 CREDIT HOURS #

Total: 18

Note:

° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.

# Elective credits may be granted for Connecticut certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Fighter III, Fire Instructor II and Fire Marshal/Fire Inspector and for some National Fire Academy courses. Appropriate transfer credits may also be accepted from other accredited colleges.

* Indicates common course numbering within Connecticut Community College system.

Please check with your advisor regarding minimum number of credits to be taken at TRCC and limits on non-traditional credits.

Grand Total: 66-67

Fire Technology and Administration, Associate in Science Degree Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

apply appropriate principles of fire technology and administration in a variety of situations.
analyze fire technology problems and solve them logically and holistically.
demonstrate proficiency in computer use in fire service.
communicate effectively with municipal officials.
demonstrate empathy regarding the crisis nature of fire technology.
demonstrate respect for diversity in the workplace
explain the importance of physical wellness and its relationship to effective fire technology.
demonstrate sound ethical, philosophical and moral professional characteristics.
adopt a commitment to professional growth by attending meeting, seminars and continuing education programs.
Additionally, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified within the General Education Component.

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