Fire Prevention Degree

By earning a college degree in Fire Prevention and Safety Technology, students will gain a deep knowledge in fire prevention technologies, prevention methodologies, procedures, and operating standards to minimize risk for all stakeholders. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer fire prevention degrees.

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Coastal Carolina Community College

137 S Post Rd, Shelby, NC

Started as Onslow Technical Institute, Coastal Carolina Community College was granted the community college status in 1970. It is established to support the educational and training needs of the residents of the Onslow County primarily aimed at improving the quality of life and promoting community development. In this area, Coastal serves both civilian and military communities. 

This college is one of the 58 public community colleges of North Carolina and it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Over the years, Coastal has built a stellar reputation for its premier quality academic offerings making it distinct from other community colleges. In fact, this college has met and even exceeded all of the Annual Performance Measures by the North Carolina Community College System. 

Coastal has consistently produced brilliant students and professionals in the different fields. It takes pride in providing multitude of programs and services designed to meet the students' academic and career goals. These programs include quality post-secondary education, college transfer, workforce training and lifelong learning programs. Its curriculum courses conclude with an Associate degree, Diploma and Certificate. Coastal students from the transfer programs who opt to continue a four-year course can transfer to the University of North Carolina campuses and other institutions. 

In an aim to become the leading post-secondary educational institution in the region, Coastal maintains quality academic services utilizing the appropriate technology and learning resources. In addition to that, this college constantly improves its curriculum and methods to keep abreast with the current business and industry trends.

Academics http://www.coastalcarolina.edu/academics/

Admission http://www.coastalcarolina.edu/admissions/

Students Enrolled in the Fire Prevention Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coastal Carolina Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

Description

Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, municipal fire fighting and prevention supervisors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.2% from 2014 to 2024

Fire Investigators

Description

Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fire investigators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).