Your Education
Fire Science: Municipal Fire Control Degree (A.A.S.)
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in fire science with a concentration in municipal fire control is a two-year program focused on preparing you to work as an emergency services professional with specific skills related to working in a municipal fire department. The program provides a unique learning environment where you will have the opportunity to apply your classroom education through hands-on training and obtain practical vocational experience through local fire and rescue organizations.
Program coursework includes principles of emergency services, fire prevention, strategies/tactics, rescue practices, fire behavior/combustion, hydraulics and water supply, hazardous materials, fire protection systems, and fire administration. You will also complete coursework that leads to IFSAC/Proboard Firefighter certification and certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Summer Firefighter Academy (Specialized Training)
The summer firefighter academy offered through the fire science program is a 10-week program that combines five weeks of online learning with a five-week paramilitary style skills academy. Upon successful completion of the program you will earn 12 credits towards your A.A.S. degree in fire science and will be eligible to test for Alaska Fire Fighter I certification.
Minor (Minor)
The minor in fire science is designed to provide you the opportunity to complete coursework that leads to IFSAC/Proboard Firefighter certification and certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
This minor is a great choice for Bachelor of Arts degree-seeking students who need to satisfy their minor requirement or Associate of Arts students who want to explore fire science as an area of interest.
Wildland Fire Science (O.E.)
The wildland fire science occupational endorsement provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform at the first level of wildland fire management. This includes managing a squad on a wildland fire crew, correct methods of operation for wildland fire chainsaws and pumps, and working around fire helicopters and aircraft. Completion of this program can lead to employment in the field, provide a foundation for wildland fire management, including in- and out-of-state wildland fire assignments, and act as a stepping stone to the Associate of Applied Science degree in wildland fire control. Completion of the wildland fire science occupational endorsement will create a well-rounded entry-level firefighter capable of filling positions on wildland fires. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be admitted.
