The Fire Service Technology program is designed to develop and upgrade the firefighting skills and knowledge of volunteer and paid firefighters through high-quality training and educational programs.

The FST courses meet most fire agencies’ minimum qualifications for employment in the region and are offered on and off campus through collaborative agreements with local fire departments which also provides opportunities for students to volunteer and work at regional fire departments. Firefighters and chiefs from local fire departments help mentor and instruct in the program. The program will provide the students with exceptional classroom instruction and hands-on training assuring students master the skills necessary for the fire service.

Program Emphases Include

•             Fundamental skills and knowledge in Firefighter I and II

•             Understanding of building construction

•             Hazardous materials awareness and operations

•             Wildland firefighting

•             Apparatus driver operator

•             Fire investigation and prevention

•             Fire Instructor I

•             Firefighter rescue techniques

Career Pathways

•             First-line firefighter supervisor

•             Firefighter

•             Fire Inspector

•             Fire Investigator

Degrees Offered

•             Associate of Applied Science

•             Intermediate Technical Certificate

General Education Core

Program Requirements