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.

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CAREER DESTINATION MAP

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

Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Certificate

Fire Officer (Certificate) 

Fire Science (AAS) 

Fire Officer (AAS)

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

• Municipal Firefighters 

• Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisor

• Fire Inspector

• Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Specialist

• Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

• Fire Investigators

• Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers

• Security and Fire Alarm System Installers

• Forest Firefighters

• Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 

 

MARKETABLE SKILLS

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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

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East Texas A&M University

• Bachelors of Applied Arts and Sciences 

 

University of North Texas

• Dallas Emergency Administration and Planning 

 

 

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

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Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Dean’s Office | Navarro College-Corsicana  |  (903) 875-7481

• Program Specialist | Navarro College-Waxahachie  |  (972) 923-6441