Mar 29, 2024  
2015-2016 Gaston College Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

Fire Protection Diploma (D55240)


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The Fire Protection Technology Diploma offers opportunities for you to begin your career in the fire service.  The curriculum is designed to prepare students with technical and professional knowledge to respond to a call and handle emergency situations.  The expert instructors at Gaston College have extensive experience in the field of fire protection and emergency management.  Our program is an excellent choice for beginning your professional career in the fire service.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

  1. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills applicable to the fire service, incorporating NFPA 1041 and 1021.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the financial processes associated with the fire service.
  3. Demonstrate and apply fire-ground operations management, to include applicable NFPA standards and guidelines.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of fire service organization and management.

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