The goal of the fire science program at Johnson County Community College is to provide comprehensive education and training, specifically designed to:

  • Promote the academic and professional development of fire service company-level officers.

  • Prepare those seeking employment with fire service agencies of Johnson County.

The program serves to provide higher academic education, technical training and lifelong learning for members of Johnson County fire-related organizations and those seeking employment in those organizations.

The fire science program at JCCC, in close cooperation with the Johnson County Fire Chiefs Association and the University of Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute, has developed a degree for advancement in the fire service and for further study toward the baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution, should you elect to pursue your education goals beyond the associate’s level.

The program emphasizes general education in addition to technical education and is built around a core of fire science courses carefully selected by the members of the Fire Science Advisory Committee to prepare for your career growth. Technical electives may be pursued through courses available under a continuing cooperative agreement between area fire science programs or through other degree-granting institutions that are accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress. The transfer of credit from other institutions is governed by JCCC policy. You may fulfill technical education requirements through the advanced standing credit process.

JCCC also offers course work that will prepare you to take the Fire Fighter I and II certification examinations offered by the University of Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute. This course work includes FIRE 120 Fire Academy; EMS 130; HPER 240, Lifetime Fitness I; or equivalent. HPER 240 or department approval is a prerequisite FIRE 120 Fire Academy.

Note: Mechanisms have been developed to compensate for the effect of students working 24-hour shifts.

(Major Code 2320; CIP Code 43.0203)