Fire Protection Degree

Fire Protection Specialists are in demand.
Technological changes in the industrial and construction workplaces, as well as concerns for the environment, have increased the demand for fire protection specialists. These specialists possess a wealth of knowledge and are able to work in a wide variety of situations, from fighting fires and providing emergency medical care in the field to managing resources and designing fire protection equipment and systems for industry worldwide.
The Fire Protection Program, offered through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering, benefits students whether they are seeking employment or are already employed as fire protection specialists.

The instruction can be applied in a variety of fire protection careers, including:
* Insurance inspection
* Sales and service of fire protection equipment
* Design and testing of fire prevention and detection equipment and systems
* Insurance fraud investigation
* Resource management
* Administration
* Code enforcement
* Architecture and engineering design
* Emergency care and situation management
* Education
Professionals who hold the associate's degree in the University of Nebraska Fire Protection Program may transfer into other University of Nebraska four-year degrees.
Today's professionals show leadership in analyzing, planning, executing and assessing fire service and emergency care. They solve problems. They anticipate and plan for change. Their total effort makes a positive difference for individuals and communities affected by emergency situations.
A successful career -- grounded in training
Don't miss this unique opportunity to build professional skills and expand career possibilities. Insurance investigators and adjusters, industrial safety specialists, fire protection system designers, and professional and volunteer firefighters will benefit from enrolling in the Fire Protection Program.
Participants will:
* Enhance knowledge of the latest fire protection/prevention, hazardous materials management and fire investigation and emergency medical care techniques
* Learn from fire protection experts and UNL engineering faculty
* Take advantage of the convenient class schedule, which is designed to fit a firefighter's unique work shift
* Learn with and from other fire and emergency professionals
* Receive personal attention and academic advising from the instructors and the Fire Protection Program coordinator
* Improve promotion potential