FIRE SCIENCE PROGRAMS

 

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Campus Dean
(903) 875-7667 (Corsicana)

Program Coordinator
(972) 923-6441 (Waxahachie)

 

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Fire Science Protection Technology

Fire Science Protection Technology

The Fire Science Protection Technology Program offers Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees and certificates for individuals interested in the field of fire service who want to further enhance their career through expanded experience and/or education:

  • Fire Officer

  • Fire Science Protection Technology

All the Fire Science courses are offered online and most of the academic courses as part of the AAS degree are also offered online. The Fire Science Protection Technology degree incorporates the Fire Academy courses which is typically completed prior to the online courses. Basic academic subjects may be taken at any Navarro College campus.

The Fire Academy Brochure opens to a Portable Document Format (PDF). You may need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader plugin to view the file.

Call (972) 923-6447 for program specifics pertaining to the Fire Academy and Fire Service Continuing Education courses. The Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) office is located at the Navarro College-Waxahachie location.

 

Career Destination Map

View the Navarro College Catalog for detailed requirements of each curriculum and classes offered for:

 

Career Opportunities

Explore a path to career opportunities in fire science protection technology.

 

Marketable Skills

  • Complex Problem Solving

  • Coordination

  • Critical Thinking

  • Monitoring

  • Active Listening

  • Communication

  • Democratic Leadership

  • Autocratic Leadership

  • Laissez-Faire Leadership

  • Strategic Leadership

  • Followership

  • Personal Safety

  • Public Safety

  • Pressure Based Decision Making

  • Operation Monitoring

  • Customer Service

  • Teamwork

  • Logical Thought Process

 

Transfer Opportunities

East Texas A&M University

 

University of North Texas

 

Program Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Email: fireacademy@navarrocollege.edu 

 

Dean’s Office

Navarro College-Corsicana

(903) 875-7667

 

Program Coordinator

Navarro College-Waxahachie

(972) 923-6441

 

Notice Regarding Licensure and Certification Eligibility

Some programs prepare students for careers that require a Texas-issued professional license or certification. Please be aware that eligibility for state-issued licenses and certifications is defined by federal and Texas law and may depend on an individual’s immigration status or lawful presence.

Licensure and certification requirements vary by profession. Applicants should review licensure or certification requirements with the applicable Texas licensing board or an immigration attorney prior to starting a program. Federal reference: 8 U.S.C. § 1621. Additional information regarding this law may be found on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Verification of Lawful Presence. web page.

Admission to a program does not guarantee eligibility for professional licensure or certification.