Train for a career in firefighting and keep your community safe with the Fire Science program at Lansing Community College. Through comprehensive coursework you’ll learn fire safety, investigation and inspection, fire command and administration, hazardous materials and how they relate to fire fighting, and the command and use of fire hydraulics. We emphasize fire fighter safety and train our students to protect people, save lives and respond to a variety of emergency situations so they’re prepared to enter the workforce in this exciting field.
Lansing Community College's Fire Academy is accredited by the Michigan Fire Fighter's Training Council. The Regional Fire Training Center provides the Fire Academy Program to prepare individuals in basic fire training and fitness. Successful completion leads to certification by the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council for Fire Fighter I and II, Hazardous Materials Operations, Vehicle Extrication, Advanced Vehicle Stabilization, NIMS 100 and 200, and Wildland Fire Fighter II through the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Last 12 Weeks and Last 14 Weeks Teaching Periods End - Fall Semester
Financial Aid book vouchers begin - Spring Semester
Full Semester, Last 8 Weeks and Last 15 Weeks Teaching Periods End - Fall Semester
End of Fall Semester grades posted
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Fire Science/Basic EMT, AAS
Overview
The Fire Science/Basic EMT Associate Degree curriculum combines the Fire Academy and EMT Academy together to prepare the student for a career in firefighting and emergency medical services. This curriculum choice appeals to local fire service agencies that provide EMS care and transportation for the sick and injured in their communities.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Program Outcomes
Lansing Community College Regional Fire Training Center
Learning Outcomes Assessment Process
According to the Bureau of Labor statistics the Lansing/East Lansing Metro Area currently employees 350 full time career fire fighters. The average yearly salary is $44,610. Michigan is currently experiencing a high need for new firefighters. At the time of this update (September 2018) there were 27 full time fire departments in Michigan with vacancies posted. According to fema.gov Michigan has 965 registered fire departments. Which include career, volunteer, part paid and combination departments. Lansing Community College’s Fire Science Program provides education experiences that introduce occupational knowledge, academics, and skills necessary for employment acquisition and career advancement.
Lansing Community College's Fire Science program is also a Regional Fire Training Center for the State of Michigan.
Lansing Community College's Fire Science program has three main areas of study.
- A Fire Science / Basic EMT Associates Degree in Applied Science
- This degree curriculum is accredited through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and is for students who wish to combine fire service and emergency medical service education and training into a single degree program. This degree choice will expedite the career path of those students interested in a career within public or private agencies that require credentials in both the fire and emergency medical services fields. Students will complete certifications for Fire Fighter I & II, Basic Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials Operations, Wildland Fire Fighter II, NIMS 100 and 200, Vehicle Extrication, and Advanced Vehicle Stabilization. The fire science segment meets the state standards of the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council's Fire Fighter I and II certification process and requires department approval to enroll in the Regional Fire Training Center at Lansing Community College. Basic EMT courses are approved by the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services. An EMT Academy option is available to students.
- A Fire Science Technology Associates Degree in Applied Science
- This degree program is accredited through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and provides students with three options to pursue a fire service career area. Students in this program choose one pathway to determine the courses to take each semester. 1) National Fire Academy Curriculum pathway: This option provides an individual with the ability to continue their educational pursuit to a four year fire science program. 2) Fire Fighter pathway: This option follows a general fire service career path and meets the state standards of the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council's Fire Fighter I and II certification process. 3) Fire Service Management pathway: This option enhances the promotional opportunities for the veteran fire service employee. Courses provide a versatile approach to fire service management.
- A Fire Fighter Academy certification program (which is a major part of the Fire Science
/ Basic EMT AAS degree)
- The Regional Fire Training Center provides the Fire Academy Certificate Program to prepare individuals in basic fire training and fitness. Successful completion leads to certification by the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council for Fire Fighter I and II, Hazardous Materials Operations, Vehicle Extrication, Advanced Vehicle Stabilization, NIMS 100 and 200, and Wildland Fire Fighter II through the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Students completing this certificate may apply the credits towards both the Fire Science Technology (0123) and the Fire Science/Basic EMT (1057) Associate in Applied Science Degrees.
Program Outcomes & Assessment Methods
Fire Science / Basic EMT AAS
- Be prepared to fulfill the role of an entry level Firefighter
Methods of Assessment:- Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council Firefighter I and II and Hazmat Operations certifications
- 70% on a 200 question examination is the minimum passing rate
- A twelve station skills test must be passed with all stations successfully completed.
- Be prepared to fulfill the role of a basic Emergency Medical Technician
Methods of Assessment:- State of Michigan Basic EMT Written Examination utilizes National Registry Examination
- The practical skills test during the LCC EMT course serves as the practical skills
Certifications possible to obtain during the fire academy
- • Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council -Fire Fighter 1 and 2 / Hazardous Materials Operations (MFFTC FF 1 and 2 / Hazmat OPS)
- • Pro Board Certification
- • International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Fire Ground Survival
- • Confined Space Awareness and Operations
- • American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR / AED / First Aid
- • Michigan Department of Natural -Resources Wildland Fire Fighter certification
- • Detroit Metro Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting
- • Lansing Physical Ability Test (LPAT) certification
- • Lansing Community College Regional Fire Training Center Live Burn certification
- A Fire Science / Basic EMT Associates Degree in Applied Science
Student Achievement
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Fire Science Technology, AAS
Overview
The Fire Science Technology Associate Degree curriculum (includes the Fire Academy) prepares an individual for a career in fire fighting, fire investigation, consulting, industrial safety, fire engineering and prevention.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Program Outcomes
Lansing Community College Regional Fire Training Center
Learning Outcomes Assessment Process
According to the Bureau of Labor statistics the Lansing/East Lansing Metro Area currently employees 350 full time career fire fighters. The average yearly salary is $44,610. Michigan is currently experiencing a high need for new firefighters. At the time of this update (September 2018) there were 27 full time fire departments in Michigan with vacancies posted. According to fema.gov Michigan has 965 registered fire departments. Which include career, volunteer, part paid and combination departments. Lansing Community College’s Fire Science Program provides education experiences that introduce occupational knowledge, academics, and skills necessary for employment acquisition and career advancement.
Lansing Community College's Fire Science program is also a Regional Fire Training Center for the State of Michigan.
Lansing Community College's Fire Science program has three main areas of study.
- A Fire Science / Basic EMT Associates Degree in Applied Science
- This degree curriculum is accredited through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and is for students who wish to combine fire service and emergency medical service education and training into a single degree program. This degree choice will expedite the career path of those students interested in a career within public or private agencies that require credentials in both the fire and emergency medical services fields. Students will complete certifications for Fire Fighter I & II, Basic Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials Operations, Wildland Fire Fighter II, NIMS 100 and 200, Vehicle Extrication, and Advanced Vehicle Stabilization. The fire science segment meets the state standards of the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council's Fire Fighter I and II certification process and requires department approval to enroll in the Regional Fire Training Center at Lansing Community College. Basic EMT courses are approved by the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services. An EMT Academy option is available to students.
- A Fire Science Technology Associates Degree in Applied Science
- This degree program is accredited through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and provides students with three options to pursue a fire service career area. Students in this program choose one pathway to determine the courses to take each semester. 1) National Fire Academy Curriculum pathway: This option provides an individual with the ability to continue their educational pursuit to a four year fire science program. 2) Fire Fighter pathway: This option follows a general fire service career path and meets the state standards of the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council's Fire Fighter I and II certification process. 3) Fire Service Management pathway: This option enhances the promotional opportunities for the veteran fire service employee. Courses provide a versatile approach to fire service management.
- A Fire Fighter Academy certification program (which is a major part of the Fire Science
/ Basic EMT AAS degree)
- The Regional Fire Training Center provides the Fire Academy Certificate Program to prepare individuals in basic fire training and fitness. Successful completion leads to certification by the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council for Fire Fighter I and II, Hazardous Materials Operations, Vehicle Extrication, Advanced Vehicle Stabilization, NIMS 100 and 200, and Wildland Fire Fighter II through the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Students completing this certificate may apply the credits towards both the Fire Science Technology (0123) and the Fire Science/Basic EMT (1057) Associate in Applied Science Degrees.
Program Outcomes & Assessment Methods
Fire Science / Basic EMT AAS
- Be prepared to fulfill the role of an entry level Firefighter
Methods of Assessment:- Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council Firefighter I and II and Hazmat Operations certifications
- 70% on a 200 question examination is the minimum passing rate
- A twelve station skills test must be passed with all stations successfully completed.
- Be prepared to fulfill the role of a basic Emergency Medical Technician
Methods of Assessment:- State of Michigan Basic EMT Written Examination utilizes National Registry Examination
- The practical skills test during the LCC EMT course serves as the practical skills
Certifications possible to obtain during the fire academy
- • Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council -Fire Fighter 1 and 2 / Hazardous Materials Operations (MFFTC FF 1 and 2 / Hazmat OPS)
- • Pro Board Certification
- • International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Fire Ground Survival
- • Confined Space Awareness and Operations
- • American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR / AED / First Aid
- • Michigan Department of Natural -Resources Wildland Fire Fighter certification
- • Detroit Metro Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting
- • Lansing Physical Ability Test (LPAT) certification
- • Lansing Community College Regional Fire Training Center Live Burn certification
- A Fire Science / Basic EMT Associates Degree in Applied Science
Student Achievement
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.