FFP 1000 - Introduction to Fire Protection - AS FFP 1000 - Introduction to Fire Protection - AS 3 credits This course is a study of the philosophical and historical backgrounds of fire protection services including the organization and function of federal, state, county and private fire protection agencies, a review of municipal fire defenses, fire prevention principles, techniques of fire control, codes and ordinances, the problems for the fire administrator, and an overview of professional fire protection career opportunities.