Fire Science (Firefighting)

Prepare for employment in the firefighting field. Learn the basic fundamentals of fire science and a complete overview of the EMT program.

Gain experience through various hands-on training skills including live fire training, search and rescue, physical preparation on a fire tower, and operating fire trucks and equipment used at local fire academies.

 

 

Course Code:  FF10

Length:  2-4 Semesters

Recommended:  2.5 GPA, (1) Math credit, (1) English credit      

Dual Enrollment: Fundamentals of Fire Prevention, Introduction to Fire Suppression, Fire Hydraulics, Fire Apparatus

Concurrent Enrollment:  Hazardous Materials/First Responder, Wildland Certification

Certifications:  CPR, Wildland Certification, Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) Certification

Possible Careers:  Fire Fighter, Fire Inspector, EMT, Paramedic

Average Entry Level Salary Range:  $20 - $23 per hour