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Fire Protection Technology
The Fire Protection Technology department offers programs in a wide range of subject areas related to careers in the fields associated with the technology of fire protection, rescue, and public safety employment. This program provides theory and training necessary for successful performance in a variety of settings and positions. Emphasis is placed on modern methods of fire prevention, fire suppression, fire service management, and public safety. Public and private fire protection systems, life safety of fire service personnel and civilians, protection of property through the application of code enforcement, and the increasing problems of hazardous materials, emergency medical services, rescue, urban interface, and arson are studied.

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Fire Protection Technology Career Pathway
San Diego Miramar College University Transfer Employment
Certificate Associate in Science
Career Options

A number of career options are accessible in the Fire Protection Technology and Public Safety fields. These employment positions are primarily in the public sector. However, the private sector provides employment opportunities that include but are not limited to:
  • Fire insurance inspectors and investigators
  • Fire protection systems installers
  • Emergency medical services providers
  • Hazardous materials mitigation
  • Lifeguarding
  • Fire protection engineering

San Diego Fire Department Training Academy:
The San Diego City Fire Department trains firefighter recruits in a 14 week, 9 unit, Fire Academy (FIPT 381) that is operated in conjunction with Miramar College. In each Fire Academy, usually 4 to 6 recruits are chosen by a lottery system from a pool of Miramar College Students. These 'Open Enrollee' students earn no salary while in the Academy. To be eligible for the Open Enrollee lottery, student entrants must show evidence of having a minimum number of credit units at Miramar College. At present the requirements are as follows: FIPT 101, Introduction to Fire Protection, 3 units FIPT 105, Fire Behavior and Combustion, 3 units and; possession of an Emergency Medical Technician - 1 Certificate, 6 units. Requirements may change with each series of Academy Classes. Details are available in the Fire Technology Department office.