Fire Science Technology Program at CMC

The Fire Science Technology (AAS) is offered at:

• Leadville

If you live closer to a campus that is not listed above, you may be able to take some classes locally. Contact your campus for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes are what we expect each student will learn while earning a degree or certificate. Meeting these learning outcomes is how we assess our performance as a college. Our learning outcomes support both important career skills and future success as a student.

Upon completing the Fire Science Technology (AAS) program, CMC students will be able to:

1. Apply Chemistry and Mathematics principles to solve fire protection problems.
2. Apply and interpret National Fire Codes in reviewing plans, demonstrating and applying principles of operation to assess detection and suppression systems functions.
3. Evaluate flammables, combustible liquids and solids, and chemicals to use appropriate equipment and knowledge.
4. Understand the characteristics of hazardous materials to ensure safe handling, transporting and storage, as well as how to deal effectively with spills and fires involving those items.
5. Demonstrate basic principles to determine area of origin, cause of fire, and application of sound investigative principles.
6. Demonstrate a proficiency in the use and application of firefighting equipment.
7. Apply the principles of fire protection to solve safety problems within the community.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the administrative workings of a fire department including budget preparation, resource allocation, long-range planning, and fiscal projections.
9. Identify standards related to health, safety, and fitness for fire fighters.
10. Demonstrate basic firefighting skills and knowledge.

Learn the skills that will help you save lives and property with the Fire Science Technology degree from Colorado Mountain College

Protection of life and property is the primary function of the firefighter. Competition for jobs is keen and with today's sophisticated techniques and equipment, the modern firefighter must be well-educated in responding to the demands of the job.

Career and job opportunities exist within public and municipal fire services, in fire protection engineering, within state and federal agencies, and in education and private industry.

Colorado Mountain College Fire Science firefighting graduates can expect excellent employment opportunities and subsequent career advancement in the fire field.

Previous graduates have built outstanding employment records.

Possible Careers with Local Fire Departments & Districts

Check out local fire departments and districts for more information on possible careers:

• Basalt & Rural Fire Protection District
• Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District
• Colorado River Fire Rescue
• Summit Fire & EMS
• Eagle River Fire Protection District
• Glenwood Springs Fire Department
• Gypsum Fire Protection District
• Lake Dillon Fire/Rescue
• Lake County Fire Department
• Red, White & Blue Fire Department
• Steamboat Fire Department
• Vail Fire EMS