Program Options

Fire Technology offers three major programs in both Associates and Certificate:

See the full course outline for more information.

Fire Technology students acquire basic or advanced knowledge that allows them to begin at entry level in different aspects of the fire service.

Upon successful completion of a selected program, students qualify for employment in the following areas: firefighting, fire investigation, fire prevention, management, extinguishers and extinguishing systems repair and servicing, and other fire-related career opportunities. Recent graduates have successfully transferred their Associate Degree credits to Keene State College, University of NewHaven, University of Maryland, Lake Superior State, Eastern Kentucky University, Oklahoma State University, John Jay College, College of Lifelong Learning, and Northeastern University.

In addition to the Fire Technology technical criteria, fire science students must be physically fit to perform rigorous tasks in firefighting to pass NH Fire Standards and Training certification. Students must be able to lift heavy objects such as ladders, fire hoses and other related equipment, have good eyesight and hearing, be able to don self-contained breathing apparatus (S.C.B.A.), enter hazardous atmospheres and be able to work at various heights. All fire science students must possess a current physical examination stating that they are fit for rigorous physical activity prior to starting the program.