Montgomery County Community College

Fire Science

The Montgomery County Community College Fire Science degree program is designed to prepare students for technical or management careers in the fire service. While the fire service in this area has been historically volunteer-based, it is moving rapidly toward a ‘mixed’ volunteer and salaried system, offering much improved career opportunities. Although employment is expected to grow faster than the average, keen competition for jobs is expected because this occupation appeals to many qualified candidates.

Montgomery County Community College has several credit and non-credit options for students. Most courses are held off-site at the Montgomery County Fire Academy.

Credit

AAS degree in Fire Science is a 64 credit program that prepares students prepares students for entry level technical or administrative careers.

Fire Science Certificate is an abbreviated 30-31 credit program designed to give you employment skills.

Non-Credit

We also offer approximately 50 non-credit courses in Fire Services through our Division of Workforce Development.