Fire Service Technology

Technical skill training and certifications are offered through fire departments. Once the required trainings and certifications are acquired, fire service technology credits can be transcripted. Along with the training and certificates they acquire, students will complete the General Education Core classes (3 credits written communication, 9 credits oral communication, 3-5 credits of math, 3 credits of social behavioral ways of knowing, and 3-5 additional General Education Core credits) and apply for an A.A.S. degree in Fire Service Technology. Completion of a Technical Skill Assessment is required.

Related Careers

• First-line firefighter supervisor, $79,430
• Firefighter, $51,930
• Fire inspector, $59,960
• Fire investigator, $62,260
• Forest fire inspector, $45,990

Career data and salary information is from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics