Fire Science: Fire Academy I Certificate

CMC Firefighting instructor and students debrief after training.

Fire Academy I at Colorado Mountain College

Colorado Mountain College offers a clear path to begin a career in the fire service

The Fire Academy I certificate program prepares students with the fundamental skills and experience to pursue entry-level fire service positions.

Benefit from affordable on-campus housing in a community that celebrates and supports fire service professionals. Connect with local fire departments while expanding your firefighting skills and knowledge. With access to several state-of-the art burn facilities across our mountain communities, CMC’s Fire Academy is well-known in Colorado for preparing first responders for the real world.

Academy Classes & Hands-on Training

Fire Academy I

This certificate program prepares students with the basic skills necessary to respond to fire-related and hazardous materials incidents.

Fire Academy I consists of two college-level credit classes:

  • Firefighter I (FST-100) – 9 credit hours
  • Hazardous Materials Operations (FST-107) – 3 credit hours

CMC provides SCBA, bunker gear, Academy uniforms and other personal protective gear.

Fire Academy instructors are a diverse group of active and retired firefighters, representing numerous fire departments throughout the region. Training schedules are consistent with the standard 48/96 schedule practiced by rural Colorado fire departments – two consecutive 24-hour shifts on duty, followed by four consecutive days off.

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