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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St. Johns River State College (SJRCC)

2900 SW 87th Ave, Miami, FL

History
St. Johns River State College was founded in Palatka, Florida in 1958 to serve the Putnam, Clay and St. Johns counties. SJRSC has currently has campuses in Palatka, St. Augustine and Orange Park and services over 100,000 students. Previously known as St. Johns River Community College, the name was changed in 2011 when the school began offering bachelor's degrees. The school is one of the many colleges that comprise the Florida College System, which includes a number of, two year and hybrid colleges throughout the state.

Academics
St. Johns River State College offers associate's degree and technical certificates for a variety of programs. Additionally SJRSC offers bachelor's degrees in early childhood development and organizational management. SJRSC also runs the Florida School of the Arts which offers programs in the visual and performing arts.

The school provides transfer opportunities by allowing students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to four year institutions to transfer credits, complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer to public schools in Florida is made easier through agreements in place between the Florida College System and the State University System of Florida that guarantee admission if certain academic prerequisites are met. Students planning to transfer to private or out of state schools must meet the individual admissions requirements of those schools and as such should meet with counselor to put together the best curriculum.

Career training and technical programs provide students with the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce in high demand fields as professionals.Students will be exposed to both classroom and, if necessary, simulated practice environments to perfect the methods and techniques used in their chosen field. Programs take between one and two years to complete, conferring a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency and allows one to seek employment at the entry level. Such programs are typically reflective of community needs and offered as part of the college's dedication to local workforce development.

Courses available include:

• Criminal Justice
• Phlebotomy
• Nursing
• Accounting
• Marketing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Applying to St. Johns River State College requires students to identify their field of study, submit an application along with a thirty dollar fee, meet with a counselor to outline a plan of study, and register for classes online. SJRSC admits a limited number of students into its programs every year, and space is limited per program. SAT or ACT scores will be used for placement, if no score is available then a placement test will be required.

Financial aid and scholarships are available to students, and require that individuals fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Once the FAFSA is submitted, the resulting student aid report (SAR) will be used by the school to determine the applicants need and aid program eligibility. Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year.

Athletics
St. Johns River State College has athletics programs for baseball, basketball, softball and volleyball and their teams are known as the Vikings.

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).