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Coursework includes fire prevention and safety, public education, building construction, fire ground strategies and tactics, and local government finance and laws, as they apply to emergency services management. Students will learn technical and administrative skills such as hydraulics, hazardous materials, arson investigation, fire protection safety, fire suppression management, law and code.
Employment opportunities may exist with providers of emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, industry, and educational and government agencies.
IFSAC Accredited
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s Fire Protection Technology (A55240) and Emergency Management (A55460) AAS programs are both proudly accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). Rowan-Cabarrus is the only college in the Carolinas with multiple programs accredited by IFSAC. IFSAC is a globally recognized, peer-driven organization that accredits fire, emergency services, public safety and related degree programs at colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. IFSAC is a globally recognized, peer-driven organization that accredits fire, emergency services, public safety and related degree programs at colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. Achieving accreditation signifies that Rowan-Cabarrus programs meet rigorous standards, with course offerings, institutional support and qualified faculty working together to fulfill their educational mission.
FESHE Recognition
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s Fire Protection Technology program has demonstrated a commitment to the nationally recognized Fire & Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model of standardized professional development education criteria.
The FESHE Recognition certificate is an acknowledgement that a collegiate emergency services degree program meets the minimum standards of excellence established by FESHE professional development committees and the National Fire Academy (NFA).
The Fire Protection Technology program at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is of vital importance to the fire service. Higher Education in this field of choice is a valuable and necessary component for successfully leading today’s fire service. The FIP program at Rowan-Cabarrus is specifically designed to provide the future leaders in the fire service with the tools needed to provide world class fire protection.
I am continually impressed with the quality of education and training that Rowan-Cabarrus Community College provides for the fire service. The new state of the art training facility along with a high level of commitment from the instructors and staff has helped to provide a knowledgeable, skilled group of graduates to enhance our department’s workforce. Thank you for your efforts to train and educate our industry!