The fire science program at JCCC, conducted in close cooperation with the Johnson County Fire Chiefs Association and the University of Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute, offers an associate of arts degree. The program is designed to promote the academic and professional development of fire service company-level officers and prepare those seeking employment with fire service agencies in Johnson County.

The 64-credit-hour program 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. In addition to general education courses, you can pursue technical electives available under a continuing cooperative agreement with area fire science programs or through other degree-granting institutions that are accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.

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. You'll also be prepared for further study toward a bachelor's degree at a four-year institution, should you choose to do so.

Learn what you can do with a degree in fire service and how you may begin a career in fire service. For more information, contact Rich Lehmann, assistant professor/chair, fire science, 913-895-8405, or rlehman4@jccc.edu.