FIRE SCIENCE PROGRAMS
IN THIS SECTION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Campus Dean
Corsicana Campus | (903) 875-7481
Program Coordinator
Waxahachie Campus | (972) 923-6447
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Fire Science Protection Technology
Fire Science Protection Technology at NC
Name of Department: Fire
Name of Department Chair/Program Director: Stephen Buchanan
The Fire Science Protection Technology Program offers Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees and certificates for individuals interested in the field of fire service who want to further enhance their career through expanded experience and/or education:
- Fire Officer
- Fire Science Protection Technology
All the Fire Science courses are offered online and most of the academic courses as part of the A.A.S. degree are also offered online. The Fire Science Protection Technology degree incorporates the Fire Academy courses which is typically completed prior to the online courses. Basic academic subjects may be taken at any Navarro College campus.
Call (972) 923-6447 for program specifics pertaining to the Fire Academy and Fire Service Continuing Education courses. The Fire/EMS office is located on the Waxahachie Campus.
Career Destination Map
Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Certificate
Fire Officer (Certificate)
Fire Science (A.A.S.)
Fire Officer (A.A.S.)
Career Opportunities
Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisor
Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Specialist
Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
Security and Fire Alarm System Installers
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions with Gainful Employment programs to report certain information about students enrolled in Title IV federal aid eligible educational programs that lead to a recognized occupation. You will find links to Gainful Employment figures on each of the programs below.
Basic Fire Fighter Certificate (.pdf)
Marketable Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Communication
- Democratic Leadership
- Autocratic Leadership
- Laissez-Faire Leadership
- Strategic Leadership
- Followership
- Personal Safety
- Public Safety
- Pressure Based Decision Making
- Operation Monitoring
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Logical Thought Process
Transfer Opportunities
Texas A&M University-Commerce
University of North Texas
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dean’s Office
Corsicana Campus | (903) 875-7481
Program Coordinator
Waxahachie Campus | (972) 923-6447
