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Fire Science Technology

Overview

The Fire Science Technology program at MCC prepares those looking to enter the fast-paced, exciting world of firefighting.

Fire Science Technology students will receive hands-on education about fire safety, fire prevention, first aid, providing public education, utility emergencies and more. They must be physically fit and ready to interact with people in a crisis. Students will gain the knowledge to become an effective and skilled first responder.

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Degrees & Certificates Offered

Associate in Applied Science (FSAAS): Fire Science Technology

The MCC Fire Science Technology program will help students become successful, well-trained firefighters and first responders.

Faculty

Jeffrey Strawn, program director

Schedule

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Additional info:

Fire Science Career Academy - MCC offers a high school career academy open to all junior and senior high schoolers attending from any one of our four-county area high schools. If you, or a high schooler you know, is interested in pursuing a career in firefighting, have them contact their school's career/guidance counselor for an application.
FESHE Recognition Certificate:
- FEMA Student Identification (SID) System (dhs.gov)
- 119-25-2.pdf (fema.gov)
Application
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NOTE: For accommodations concerning the application above, please contact our Disability Support Services.

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