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Fire Protection Technology
Description of Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Protection Technology offered by Central Piedmont Community College.
Visit the CPCC Fire Protection Technology Program Website.
Possible job titles for graduates
- Firefighter
- Fire Inspector
- Fire Safety Educator
- Occupational Health & Safety Assistant
- Safety Inspector
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Fire Prevention Assistant
Necessary abilities and qualities
- Public safety and security
- Customer service and concern for others
- Equipment, structural knowledge
- Dependability and integrity
- Active listening, critical thinking, and coordination skills
- Speaking and teaching abilities
- Physical fitness and strength
- Stress-tolerance and courage
Occupation & Professional Information Resources
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, Firefighting Careers
- International Association of Fire Fighters
- North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal
- O*Net on Fire Inspectors
- National Fire Protection Association
- Watch a video about firefighters
- Todd Cremins, Firefighter, Job Profile (audio file)
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fire Department
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, Occupational Safety Technicians
- FireSafety.gov
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
- Salary.com look up salaries by title and region
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