Fire Science Technology

Current High School Student

Visit the Fire/EMT Dual Credit Program page for details.

Fire/EMT Dual Credit Program

 

High School Graduate

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Fire & EMS Program Application

Interview

Upon completion of the application, students may be contacted to schedule an interview with the department chair.
 

Marketable Skills

Pursuing a degree in this field of study will provide marketable skills in these areas:

• Monitoring – Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
• Active Listening – Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
• Judgment and Decision Making – Evaluating different options and selecting the most appropriate plans of action
• Critical Thinking – Intellectually processing information actively and skillfully to analyze and/or synthesize material presented in a variety of ways
• Operation and Control – Using equipment or systems individually and as a team member
• Service Orientation – Providing active and proactive assistance to those in need
• Time Management – Prioritize workload to attend to the most critical needs first, and if needed, be willing to ask for help
• Writing – Demonstrating complete, accurate and effective professional documentation
• Communication – Using active listening skills and speaking effectively with a diverse population

Career Opportunities

There are a number of exciting and in-demand career options in the fire service field, including:

• Municipal Firefighters
• Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
• Forest and Conservation Technicians
• Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
• Insurance Inspection
• Industrial Safety Technician

Demand

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of firefighters is projected to grow 7% from 2016 to 2026.

• Fire Science Technology Associate Degree
• Firefighter Certificate