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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Wilson Community College (WCC)

1328 South Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC

Wilson Community College, located in Wilson, North Carolina, is one of the 52 schools that comprise the North Carolina Community College System. The school was established in 1958 as the Wilson Industrial Education Center, and is one of the system's oldest institutions. The school almost immediately began to expand, resulting in the construction of new facilities over the course of its history. The school became a Wilson Technical Community College in 1989. The school changed its name again in 2007 to better reflect its expanded role as a comprehensive institution.

Academics

Wilson Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to pursue career training or academic transfer opportunities. Career training programs are designed to prepare students with the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as qualified professionals. Programs take up to two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency and allows for pursuit of employment at the entry level. Academic transfer programs provide the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn one's bachelor's degree. Transfer is made easier to North Carolina public institutions, though transfer is possible to private and out of state schools.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice Technology
• Culinary Arts
• Paralegal Technology
• General Education

Admissions and Financial Aid

Wilson Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual that meets the minimum requirements for admission to enroll through the submission of an application. Students must also provide a transcript of their previous education, and if possible their standardized test scores. If test scores are unavailable the student may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Aid must be applied for prior to each academic year through the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used to determine need and aid program eligibility for a student's financial aid packet.

Students Enrolled in the Fire Prevention Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. WCC has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).