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Bates Technical College

Fire Service

Bates Technical College ETPL
This program offers a combinations of hands-on, and web-enhanced courses. See course descriptions for more information. Student are responsible for purchasing fire fighting boots, helmets, gloves, and uniforms. Industry required certification exams (FFI, HazMat, and EMT) are made available to students. Students use industry specific equipment in the program such as; ladders, fire engines, breathing apparatus and equipment needed for structural fires.
Visit the program website Bob Traufler (253) 680-7605 btraufler@batestech.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$14,822.00

Total required fees

$147.56

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

South Campus, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

100

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Applicants must meet predetermined assessment test levels in writing, reading, algebra, mechanical reasoning, and space relations. Applicants are to have good eyesight, normal color vision, and be able to pass a stringent physical examination. Applicants must have a current Washington driver's license, a good driving history, and no criminal record. Students are required to maintain and show proof of medical/health insurance for the duration of Bates Fire Service educational career. Applicants must meet predetermined assessment test levels in writing, reading, algebra, mechanical reasoning, and space relations. Applicants are to have good eyesight, normal color vision, and be able to pass a stringent physical examination. Students are required to maintain and show proof of medical/health insurance for the duration of Bates Fire Service educational career.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Completion rate

64%

Employment rate

92%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$39.85

Typical (median) annual earnings

$98,048.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Healthcare and Social Services

37%

Other Industries

22%

Transportation and Warehousing

12%

Administrative Support

12%

Construction

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
150
Completion rate
64%
Average number of students who completed each year
50
Gender
Male
87%
Female
13%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
74%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
10%
20 to 29
56%
30 to 39
30%
40 to 49
4%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
1%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
33%
Some college experience, but no degree
18%
Certificate or AA
21%
BA or higher
27%