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 Florida colleges that offer fire prevention degrees.

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Santa Fe Community College

901 34th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL

Santa Fe Community College is found in Gainesville, Florida, and is part of the state’s public school system. For a few select majors, Santa Fe Community College offers bachelor’s degrees.  Associate degrees are available at SFCC for students who are not interested in transferring to a four year institution.  Career-oriented degrees such as Fire Science Technology and Legal Assisting are available for qualifying students.  Both degree tracks are intended to help make graduates more marketable to prospective employers.

Meanwhile more traditional degrees in Architecture, Dance, Linguistics, Engineering, and Elementary Education are available to students seeking associate’s degrees. Four year degrees available to prospective SFCC students include, Early Childhood Education, Health Services Administration, and Nursing.  The bulk of the degree programs at Santa Fe Community College are two year degrees given the curricular design of the school.

Located in the large city of Gainesville, next to the University of Florida, there are plenty of things to do in your off time. Gainesville is filled with clubs, restaurants, and other amenities that tend to keep students busy when they aren’t working on their academic careers. In addition, Santa Fe Community College has sports teams that carry a relatively large following.

There are currently 21,030 students attending Santa Fe Community College, and in 2012 tuition was $2,167 for in state students. For out of state students, that number jumped more than triple to $8,169. Santa Fe Community College offers its students financial aid in the form of federal loans, work study, and pell grants in order to help offset these upfront financial costs.

If you are interested in applying for Santa Fe Community College, all you need are your GED records or high school transcripts, and proof of in state residency to qualify for the lower, in-state tuition rates.  Visit with a school admissions officer today or complete the form on this page to learn more about SFCC.

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

Salary & Wages

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $70860

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

Salary & Wages

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $58740

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