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Skagit Valley College Fire Protection Technology, AAS

Skagit Valley College

Fire Protection Technology, AAS

Associate Degree

2 years

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

USD 328 / per credit

On-Campus

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Key Summary

    About : The Fire Protection Technology, AAS program focuses on the essential principles and practices in fire prevention and safety. It covers topics like fire behavior, prevention strategies, regulations, and emergency response techniques. This program equips students to understand both technical and managerial aspects of fire protection.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various careers in fire safety and prevention. Potential roles include fire inspector, fire investigator, safety coordinator, and positions within public safety agencies. The program prepares students to contribute effectively to fire protection and safety in both public and private sectors.

Introduction

The Fire Sciences Department (FIRE) provides training and education for students wishing to begin a career in the fire service, attain a higher level of education, and/or prepare for career advancement.

Within the Fire Sciences Department, two degrees are offered:

  • The Fire Protection Technology, AAS degree is designed to prepare those students wishing to enter the fire protection career as entry-level firefighters. It is a skills and certification-based program that prepares a student with the education, certifications, and affiliation, valued by fire service leaders.
  • The Fire Service Administration, AAS-T degree is designed for students who are currently working as career firefighters and wish to create the opportunity for upward mobility. The degree is academic-based and is primarily online in its delivery, suiting the needs of shift workers. The degree is fully transferable to bachelor-level programs.
  • By adding a third year of general education courses, students receiving the Fire Protection Technology, AAS degree can also obtain the Fire Service Administration, AAS-T degree. Achieving the AAS-T degree means not only being prepared for an entry-level fire-fighting position but also laying the foundation for eventual advancement in the fire service.

Degree Intent and Transfer Options

Upon completion, Workforce degrees and/or certificates are intended to give students the skills needed to move directly into employment. While these degrees are not intended to transfer to a university, students will be eligible to apply for admission to Skagit Valley College’s Bachelor of Applied Science - Management (BASM) degree or SVC’s Environmental Conservation, BAS (BAS-EC) and, in some cases, could transfer to other schools. If you are interested in continuing your education by entering a bachelor’s degree program, please work closely with your Academic Advisor and Department Chair.

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