current firefighters: plan to attend MCC's Fire Symposium on Saturday, October 14, 2023, 8am-5pm:
MCC Fire will be hosting the following National Fire Academy direct delivery course:
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.
Job & Salary Outlook
Degrees & Certificates Offered
The MCC Fire Science Technology program will help students become successful, well-trained firefighters and first responders.
Faculty
Boomer Strawn, program director
Schedule
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If you have questions regarding the program, please contact the program director at the email provided above or at 531-622-5825. If you are ready to get started with program requirements, please call 531-622-2400 to schedule your advising appointment with a Fire Science Academic Advisor. You can also use this link to help navigate your next steps: https://www.mccneb.edu/Prospective-Students
In lieu of the previously-required application packet, immediate registration or waitlisting is available upon your appointment with the Fire Science Academic Advisor after these three topics are discussed:
- Proof of being at least 18 years of age
- Previous academic successes preferred as a 2.0 GPA minimum
- Confirmation that you meet the Technical Standards for the program
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.
- MCC YouTube Channel
