The Emergency Services Degree Program at MCC has improved my skills, knowledge, and abilities to best serve my community, and has also allowed me to obtain my degree while maintaining a full time job.
Cole Norman
Class of 2019
Fire Protection Technology
FIND YOUR WINGS
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in Fire Service Administration or Community Fire Risk Management. Students are trained in fire-fighting safety, tactics, law, strategy as well as problem solving and critical decision-making.The Fire Protection Technology program is geared primarily for part-time students who are active in the fire service, emergency management, or public safety communication fields (career or volunteer). Courses are offered in a format that allows public safety personnel the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to realistic problems related to the delivery of emergency services. Depending on the degree and option sought, students typically complete the necessary requirements for graduation within two to four years.
Fire Protection Technology (FFT) courses are offered through an open-learning program delivered via digital media. Students progress through the program by completing regular reading assignments and special research projects. Courses are developed using a concept known as Problem Based Learning (PBL). This method creates a learning environment through situations that require research, critical decision-making, information analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Progression: To meet graduation requirements for these programs, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a “C” average (GPA of 2.00) or better. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each program specific course to progress in the program.
Minimum admission requirements (in addition to general admission requirements) must include one of the following:
- Attain a 17 composite score on the ACT;
- Score a 251 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Reading Section and a 251 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Arithmetic Section;
- Complete 15 semester hours of program general education coursework with an average of “C” or above at an accredited college or university. Developmental coursework and EMT Basic course credits do not satisfy this requirement;
- Complete a minimum of 100 hours of related certification training through a recognized fire academy or emergency service training institution. Note: Meeting this requirement allows a student to enter the ESD (Emergency Services Degree) program on a provisional basis. Other admission requirements must be met in order to enroll in general education courses; and
- Complete a student interview with the program coordinator after all other requirements have been met.
Students must contact the program coordinator for enrollment in any Fire Protection Technology or Emergency Management and Communications Technology course.
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| SPT 1113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| * | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| * | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| * | Math or Laboratory Science with Lab Elective |
3/4 |
| Semester Hours | 15/16 | |
*Most general education courses are available online through the Mississippi Virtual Community College. Students can register by contacting MCC Advising.
| FIRE PROTECTION CORE COURSES |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FFT 1113 | Introduction to Fire Science | 3 |
| FFT 1123 | Introduction to Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FFT 1213 | Fire Fighting Prin. & Practices | 3 |
| FFT 1223 | Fire Apparatus and Hydraulics | 3 |
| FFT 2313 | Disaster Management | 3 |
| FFT 2323 | Building Construction | 3 |
| FFT 2333 | Fire Fighter Safety | 3 |
| FFT 2413 | Strategy and Tactics | 3 |
| FFT 2423 | Incident Management Systems | 3 |
|
FFT 2433 or EMS 1118 |
Special Prob. in Fire Protection Emergency Medical Technician |
3/8 |
| Semester Hours | 30/35 | |
Fire Protection Technical Specialty Courses:
- Students must select one area of technical concentration: Fire Service Administration or Community Risk Management. Approved Electives are chosen from the specialty concentration area.
| FIRE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION ELECTIVES | ||
| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FFT 1813 | Fire Law | 3 |
| FFT 2813 | Fire Department Management | 3 |
| FFT 2823 | Fire Service Supervision | 3 |
| FFT 2833 | Financial Management | 3 |
| FFT | Approved Elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| COMMUNITY RISK MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FFT 1913 | Planning for Fire & Emergency Services | 3 |
| FFT 2913 | Delivering Fire & Emergency Services | 3 |
| FFT 2923 | Community Risk Management I | 3 |
| FFT 2933 | Community Risk Management II | 3 |
| FFT | Approved Elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| SPT 1113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| - | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| - | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| - | Math or Laboratory Science with Lab Elective |
3/4 |
| Semester Hours | 15/16 | |
*Most general education courses are available online through the Mississippi Virtual
Community College. Students can register by contacting MCC Advising.
Fire Protection Technical Specialty Courses:
- Students must select one area of technical concentration: Fire Service Administration or Community Risk Management. Approved Electives are chosen from the specialty concentration area.
| TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OPTION 1 | FIRE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION | ||
| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FFT 1813 | Fire Law | 3 |
| FFT 2813 | Fire Department Management | 3 |
| FFT 2823 | Fire Service Supervision | 3 |
| FFT 2833 | Financial Management | 3 |
| FFT | Approved Elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OPTION 2 | COMMUNITY RISK MANAGEMENT |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FFT 1913 | Planning for Fire & Emergency Services | 3 |
| FFT 2913 | Delivering Fire & Emergency Services | 3 |
| FFT 2923 | Community Risk Management I | 3 |
| FFT 2933 | Community Risk Management II | 3 |
| FFT | Approved Elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
For more information:
Patrick Warner, Coordinator
patrick.warner@meridiancc.edu
662.803.2974
For more information:
Deborah Nettles, Advisor
deborah.nettles@meridiancc.edu
601.553.3404