Associate Degree in Fire Technology (A.S.) at Cabrillo College |
Cabrillo College
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Cabrillo College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Rural-serving Large with 15,114 students in Aptos, CA.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Cabrillo College
Associate degree
Fire Technology (A.S.)
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Today, fire service personnel are faced with a diverse and complex environment. Firefighters must be well trained to deal effectively with the fire protection problems, emergency medical care response, and hazardous materials emergencies. The Fire Technology Program at Cabrillo emphasizes basic educational skills in mathematics, chemistry, and communications, as well as fire protection curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in the fire protection field.
Careers in fire protection include public fire service, fire protection engineering, and education. Positions are available in state and federal agencies and private industry. Thousands of openings for both men and
women occur each year in fire service and related fields; competition is keen, however. Most fire departments require degrees or certificates of proficiency as a prerequisite for promotion. High School preparation: Completion of algebra, chemistry, and physics is highly recommended.
Associate in Science Degree Fire Technology
General Education
Fire Technology Core Courses
Approved Electives
Electives
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