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Fire Science
Columbia Basin College

Fire Science

Columbia Basin College ETPL

No job in the world commands more respect than that of the firefighter, and with it comes a good salary and strong benefits. The competition is keen, and more and more candidates are getting special training and certification to improve their chances. This program is designed to give you that edge. Career opportunities include Structural Firefighter, Wildland Firefighter, Fire Investigator, and Paramedic. The program is divided into two options: The first option is a Fire Science Certificate and an Associate in Applied Science Degree. The Fire Science Certificate option involves all the core classes (71 credits) and is designed for those students who wish to postpone completing the Firefighter Level I Academy. The second option includes the Firefighter I Academy, and successful students will qualify to take the certification test. Graduation of the Day Program will be Firefighter I Certified, EMT Certified, and will receive an Applied Fire Science Degree.

Visit the program website Shantoria Vance Director for Student Recruitment (509) 543-1452 cbcoutreach@columbiabasin.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,797.16

Total required fees

$613.49

Books and supplies

$1,805.00

Locations

Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program, In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

94

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs