Fire Science is a very well respected career pathway that often requires courage and integrity. Those who start down the path have a great respect for life and wish to help and protect others. The Fire Science Technology program at Spokane Community College is designed to help prepare students for entry-level careers as firefighters for municipal, industrial, state, and federal fire departments. The primary mission of the Fire Science Technology program is to prepare students to identify and mitigate emergencies in order to preserve life and property. Please note that students may start in either quarter one or two in fall depending on enrollment. They will then take quarter one or two in their second quarter of the program before progressing through the remainder of the program. Our Pathway Specialists will work closely with Fire Science students to ensure they have a clear plan when starting the program. Program Requirements: admittance to the Fire Science Lab classes requires the student's age to be at least 18 or with the instructor's permission. All students are required to carry student accident insurance throughout their enrollment in the Fire Science program. A 2.0 grade or better must be maintained in all courses required for a degree. Our EMT certificate is included in this degree.