Associate's Degree Program in Fire Protection
The associate's degree program sets the framework for success.
- Receive one-on-one academic advising by scheduling an appointment with the FP coordinator or engineering faculty.
- Apply the college credit you earn in the associate's degree program toward other University of Nebraska four-year degrees.
- Enter the program at the beginning of any academic semester. Courses are scheduled on a three-year cycle.
- Take advantage of a class schedule designed for you. Evening classes fit into a firefighter's unique work schedule:
Early class: 4:00-6:45 p.m.
Late class: 7:00-9:45 p.m.
FP courses are offered on a two-evening, repetitive basis so you can attend either evening based on the work shift assigned to you each week. - Complete the program in about three years, depending on whether you take three or more courses each semester.
Associate's Degree in Fire Protection ( 64 credit hours)
The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of professional and volunteer firefighters. Faculty and adjunct instructors with experience in fire protection update the curriculum on a regular basis.
| Course Number | Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| FPT 1100 | Principles of Fire Protection | 3 |
| FPT 1510 | Hazardous Materials Management | 3 |
| FPT 1600 | Fire Chemistry | 3 |
| FPT 2100 | Municipal Fire Administration | 3 |
| FPT 2190 | Fire Protection Equipment | 3 |
| FPT 2200 | Fire Codes and Inspection | 3 |
| FPT 2210 | Hydraulics and Pumping Applications | 3 |
| FPT 2300 | Fire Investigation | 3 |
| FPT 2310 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FPT 2320 | Firefighter Health and Welfare | 3 |
| FPT 2410 | Fire Strategy and Tactics | 3 |
| FPT 2510 | Building Construction for the Fire Service | 3 |
| FPT 2520 | Fire Protection Contemporary Topics | 3 |
| FPT 2991 | Fire Officer I | 3 |
| FPT 2992 | Fire Officer II | 3 |
| CNST 1120 | Construction Communication | 3 |
| CNST 1310 | Introduction to the Construction Industry | 1 |
| MATH 1320 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 1160 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGR 3000 | Creativity and Writing for Engineers | 3 |
| SPCH 1110 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Humanities/Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
Interested in knowing when courses will be offered? Check the 3-year course rotation information.
Course descriptions are available online.
