The Fire Science Program

Students enrolled in Seminole Community College's Fire Science Technology program earn their Associate of Science Degree while gaining valuable in the field training. The faculty consists of veteran fire/rescue/EMS personnel who are currently employed by local agencies. Every instructor at SCC boasts at least six years of firefighting experience.

The program combines major courses such as Fire Investigation, Hazardous Materials, Fire Protection Systems, and Fire Company Administration with a well-rounded general education curriculum. Specialty courses and training which meet the State Bureau of Fire Standards requirements can qualify students to take the Fire Officer I and Fire Inspector state certification exams. Students seeking entry level employment as firefighters must take the vocational Fire Fighting Minimum Standards course, which is available at SCC.

All Fire Science programs are fully accredited and supported by local fire departments and the Seminole County Fire Training Directors Committee.

SCC's Fire Academy boasts facilities that are second to none, which will include a new state of the art burn building complex slated to open in July 2005. The building will allow the Fire Academy to offer more advanced courses in fire fighting and emergency rescue while providing students with one of the most advanced training facilities in Florida.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Fire Science Technology Associate in Science degree program may expect to find employment opportunities with public fire departments, insurance companies, industrial firms, governmental agencies, educational organizations, and fire protection manufacturing and research groups.

For students wishing to further their education upon completion of their A.S. degree in Fire Science, an Articulation agreement exists with Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration at the University of Central Florida (UCF).