2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Fire Protection Technology
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Lincoln Campus
Types of Jobs Available
- Municipal fire departments
- State, federal fire agencies
- Airport rescue and fire-fighting departments
- Ambulance services
- Fire protection equipment companies
Program graduates are working in small and large departments, agencies and companies throughout Nebraska and neighboring states. Other graduates are continuing their education.
Graduates are eligible to apply for certification as Emergency Medical Technician through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Graduates also are eligible to apply for certification as Firefighter I, Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials Operations Level through the Nebraska State Fire Marshal.
Program Overview
Currently all new applications to this program are on hold and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis until further notice.
This program is located on the Lincoln Campus. New students are admitted during Fall and Spring semesters. Students may attend either full- or part-time. Courses are based upon National Fire Protection Association Professional Qualification Standards and the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education model curriculum.
Special Program Requirements
A criminal background check is required for EMTL1305 EMT - Emergency Medical Technician. Based on the outcome of the background check, a student may be prevented from taking courses and completing the program. A non-refundable fee will be assessed for the criminal background check. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring emergency medical certification/ licensure and may make a graduate ineligible for employment in emergency services.
All Fire Protection (FIRE) courses must be completed with a C+ or higher to progress through the program.
All other required courses must be completed with a C or higher to progress through the program.
Students are required to meet the medical requirements of NFPA 1582: Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments as determined by medical evaluation by a physician.
Students are required to perform physically demanding activities under varying conditions of stress, heat and humidity for uninterrupted periods of up to 30 minutes. While wearing full protective clothing and using self-contained breathing apparatus weighing 50 pounds, students must be able to carry or drag equipment or simulated victims weighing 200 pounds.
For more information contact:
Terry Spoor, Program Director
402-437-2677, 800-642-4075 ext. 2677,
tspoor@southeast.edu
or the College Admissions Office
Lincoln 402-437-2600, 800-642-4075 ext. 2600
Awards
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