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FIRE SCIENCE PROGRAM

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Our Fire Service Program provides students with hands on training in fire prevention and fire protection systems.  The program  will introduce you to wildland fire prevention which includes fire behavior, fire suppression methods and equipment, safety and incident command. You will be trained in the major categories of hazardous materials.  This includes detection and identification of hazardous materials as well as strategy and tactics in the management of these materials. This program provides preparation for Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence certification. The final year of the program involves preparation for State Fire Marshall Fire Fighter I and II certification.  The preparation has you train in the essentials of firefighting including fire department operations, firefighting equipment, and safety. Upon the completion of the program students will have the opportunity to apply to the Fire Academy or continue on at YC to complete the Fire Science – AAS program.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

  • Firefighter
  • Wildland Firefighter
 
**Salaries will range based on hiring entity, location, and years of experience.
 
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
  • Wildland Firefighter
  • 911 Dispatcher
  • HazMat Awareness and Operations
  • First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Firefighter I
  • Firefighter II
 
CREDITS
Up to 6 High School credits for both years and up to 24 Yavapai College credits for both years.
 
 
 
FIRE SCIENCE PROGRAM PROGRESSION PLANS
 
 
MONDAY-THURSDAY progression plan 
 
 
FRIDAY ONLY progression plan 
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Program Information
 
Location:
Yavapai College Prescott Campus
1100 E Sheldon St
Prescott, AZ 86301
 
Class Schedule:
There are three program offerings.
 
Monday – Thursday Courses
6:45am – 9:15am
 
Monday-Thursday Courses
1:15pm-3:45pm
 
Friday only classes
8:00am-1:00pm
 
Grade Level Requirement:
Junior – Senior
 
**Must be 18 by the end of the first year. 
 
Pre Req Info: None