Fire Science Technology

firetruck parked in front of vehicles that are on fire
Enrollment Steps
1
New &transfer students
Apply to LLCC
2
Setup of your LLCC account
Activate
3
Paying for college
Complete the FAFSA

Program Highlights

Protect communities and save lives in this dynamic field that can range from emergency medical response to structural collapse and water rescue.

  • Learn technical skills like fire control and suppression, ventilation and water supply management.
  • Strengthen your communication, teamwork and attention to detail.
  • Skills learned prepare students for a career as a firefighter, fire investigator, trainer, safety consultant or emergency management specialist.

Degrees & Certs

LLCC offers the following programs to successfully equip you for a career in fire science technology. Explore available fire science courses in LoggerCentral. Students need to consult with the program director before applying to EMS.

Fire Science Technology • Associate in Applied Science

Time to completion: 2 years

Advanced Technician Firefighter • Certificate of Completion

Time to completion: 16 weeks

Basic Operations Firefighter • Certificate of Completion

Time to completion: 1 year

Vehicle / Machinery Operations • Certificate of Completion

Time to completion: 8 weeks

Technical Rescue Awareness • Certificate of Completion

Time to completion: 1 day or 8 weeks option

Fire Apparatus Engineer • Certificate of Completion

Time to completion: 16 weeks

Hazardous Materials for the First Responder • Certificate of Completion

Time to completion: 16 weeks

Fire Prevention Principles • Certificate of Completion

Time to completion: 8 weeks (also available online)

Fire Service Instructor I • Certificate of Completion

Time to completion: 8 weeks (also available online)

Fire Service Instructor II • Certificate of Completion

Time to completion: 8 weeks (also available online)

Fire Service Vehicle Operator • Certificate of Completion

Time to completion: 1 day or 8 weeks option

Cost

Fire Science classes have standard tuition rates. For the 2025-2026 academic year (fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026), these classes have an in-district rate of $143.50 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees. Books sold separately.

Paying for college

Learn more about cost of attendance.

There are ways to get help paying for college. Learn more about paying for college.

Job Outlook

Info Sessions/Tours

Questions about the fire science program or any of our health professions programs? Looking to schedule a tour? Contact recruitment specialists Jeff Martin or Sarah Beggs.