Fire Science Degree

The fire science program at Kansas City Kansas 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 Missouri colleges that offer fire science degrees.

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Kansas City Kansas Community College

3239 Broadway, Kansas City, MO

About
Kansas City Kansas Community College, located in Kansas City, Kansas, was founded in 1923 and was originally part of the Kansas City Public School System. By 1965 the school had become known as Kansas City Kansas Junior College in order to meet the standards for two year institutions as put forth by the state legislature. The school changed its name again in 1979 when the term junior was dropped in favor of community among all such institutions throughout the state. KCKCC provides a high quality, low cost education that is reviewed constantly to ensure it meets the needs of current and future students.

Academics
Kansas City Kansas Community College offers a large number of programs that allow students to pursue the option that best suits their goals and plans. Career and technical training programs provide students with an education in a high demand industry or field that provides them with the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as qualified professionals. Practical portions of such programs are taught by industry professionals in supervised settings that allow for proper training alongside the more traditional classroom environments. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree upon completion.

Students who pursue transfer options will be able to complete the first two years of a four year education at KCKCC at low cost, followed by applying for transfer to four year colleges or universities to continue their education and eventually earning a bachelor's degree. Students applying to public Kansas institutions will find transfer requirements eased through agreements in place between schools. Individuals applying to out of state or private institutions should meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum that best meets the requirements of the desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Cosmetology
• Early Childhood Education
• Medical Assistant
• Biology
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at Kansas City Kansas Community College may complete the application for admission and pay all fees in order to enroll as per the school's open enrollment policy. Students should supply transcripts and standardized test scores if available and may be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation is encouraged, as is meeting with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine need and aid program eligibility when constructing a financial aid packet. Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year in a timely fashion. Students may be chosen at random to provide additional financial information to be compared to the FAFSA in order to verify its accuracy as part of regulation governing the disbursement of aid funds.

Students Enrolled in the Fire Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kansas City Kansas Community College offers an associate's degree program in fire science.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and 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

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $44870

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

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $65200

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).