Fire Protection and Safety Technology (FPD)
2020-2021
Type: Career, Degree (AS)
Open Admissions
Division: Health and Human Services
This program provides a solid, professional education for fire service personnel and those persons interested in the fire service or roles related to the fire service. North Shore Community College received recognition from FEMA as a FESHE Institution of Higher Education.
The program's curriculum provides flexibility, enabling students to acquire knowledge and intellectual skills necessary for career advancement as well as the opportunity to continue their education at a four-year college.
With the proper selection of liberal arts and open electives, a student can transfer to the Bachelor of Science degree program in Fire Science Administration at Salem State University. Courses are offered day, evening, and online. Check the program's academic department web page for additional information.
If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.
If you have program advising related questions, please contact fireprotection@northshore.edu or call 781-477-2150.
First Year
Fall
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| FPS101 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FPS103 | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
FPS-ELECTIVE
| Fire Protection Elective | 3 |
| FPS106 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FPS134 | Introduction to Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| FPS158 | Principles of Fire & Emergency Services, Safety & Survival | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall
| FPS204 | Chemistry of Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| FPS211 | Fire Protection Systems and Equipment | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 3 |
FPS-ELECTIVE
| Fire Protection Elective | 3 |
| FPS112 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FPS202 | Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Requirement Notes
Fire Protection Elective: Must be an FPS100 level or FPS200 level course.
Open Elective: Students should select courses that meet current and future career goals.
Program Note
Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Student Learner Outcomes
- Ability to effectively communicate in a variety of situations.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of, and have the knowledge and ability to, execute the rigorous duties of being a firefighter.
- Ability to complete complex tasks during stressful and potentially dangerous incidents.
- Engage in activities that have an impact on the fire department's image in the community.
- Understand the importance of working as a team in adverse conditions.
- Recognize the importance of being a competent and able public safety professional.
Occupational Skills Required
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Operation and control of tools and equipment
- Problem solving
- Working in a team environment
- Actively looking at ways to help people
- Situational awareness
- Working in dangerous conditions
- Operation of heavy equipment
- Confidence and resilience
- Effective communication skills
- Extreme physical and emotional demands
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – All Education Levels
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – Associate’s or Less
Average Annual Growth (10-Year Projection)
- US - 0.60%
- Boston MSA - 0.60%
- Essex County - 0.50%
- Boston MSA - Avg. Entry-Level Wages (2016) - $46,900
- Boston MSA - Median Wages (2016) - $63,100
Top Transfer Institutions
- Salem State University
- Anna Maria College
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
- Southern New Hampshire University