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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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Rockingham Community College (RCC)

5160 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, NC

If you are looking for a better future and more opportunities and something fun to do, Rockingham Community College (RCC) is the right place. You may be looking to earn a degree to give you a successful career, transfer to a four year college or university, or you are looking for continuing education to look for a new job. Whatever are your goals, RCC can help you achieve those. RCC offers a host of opportunities, from athletic events and student organizations to workshops and lectures that you can attend.

RCC is located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, and is a beautiful campus spread over 250 acres of land. RCC has a variety of programs and depending on your educational goals you can choose the right one for you. It offers three types of credit programs

  • Associate in Applied Science Degrees, Diplomas or Certificates. These are programs which will enable you to get the right skills to get started on a career
  • College Transfer Degrees to transfer to four-year colleges
  • BA Programs to allow you to earn a Bachelor’s Degree at RCC

They also have a Personal Enrichment programs in diverse areas such as Cooking, dancing, crafts, animal care, languages, genealogy and gardening.

To make sure you succeed academically, RCC offers you a variety of support services and these include activities inside and outside classroom. They have support services for admissions, athletics, career counseling and services, RCC clubs and organizations, financial aid for tuition fees etc.

So with a host of opportunities and programs, RCC is a great place to start your educational journey.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Fire Prevention program at RCC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the students RCC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Rockingham Community College may provide services including:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Rockingham Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Volleyball
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