Fire Science Degree

The fire science program at Coffeyville Community College prepares students for careers as firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, first line supervisors, or managers of firefighters. The program focuses on the duties of firefighters. Program courses include: firefighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types of fires, hazardous material handling and control, fire rescue procedures, public relations, and laws and regulations. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer fire science degrees.

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Coffeyville Community College

2221 Campus Dr, Concordia, KS

About
Coffeyville Community College, located in Coffeyville, Kansas, was established in 1923 and is among the first of such schools to be formed in the state. The school has maintained ties with the University of Kansas and other regent schools, developing courses and curriculums in conjunction with those schools. The school became part of the State System of Public Junior Colleges in 1965. The school has gone through several name changes, receiving its current name in 1980. In 2001 the school was merged with Southeast Kansas Area Vocational Technical School, expanding its offerings and service area further.

Academics
Coffeyville Community College offers a variety of programs and services aimed at meeting the needs of its residents. Academic transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education, allowing students to obtain the credits at low cost followed by transfer to a four year institution, particularly Kansas Regent schools, to earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide students with an education in a particular field or industry, developing the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as qualified professionals. Programs take between one and two years to complete and confer an associate degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• History
• Chemistry
• Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy

Admissions and Financial Aid
Coffeyville Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any interested individual to enroll by completing the application for admission and paying all accrued fees. Students should supply standardized test scores and transcripts if available. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor prior to registration in order to discuss program enrollment and curriculum. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

Description

Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.

Municipal Firefighters

Description

Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, municipal firefighters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Fire Inspectors

Description

Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fire inspectors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Description

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).