Firefighter

Technical Certificate

School of Technical and Professional Specialties

SLCC Tech

Program Overview

The Firefighter program provides adult students the opportunity to prepare for employment as firefighters. Highly skilled and trained firefighting professionals will instruct students through hands-on curriculum in structural firefighter skills, hazardous materials mitigation, and taking care of sick or injured patients. This program supports the mission to deliver competency-based, employer-guided careers, and hands-on technical education.

What You Will Learn

  • Build structural firefighting skills through hands-on training led by experienced fire service professionals.
  • Learn to recognize and respond to hazardous materials incidents safely and effectively.
  • Provide care for sick or injured patients on emergency scenes.
  • Train on the drill grounds with live-fire exercises that pair classroom lectures with real-world practice in the science of firefighting.
  • Prepare for certification in Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter I, and Firefighter II.

Estimated Cost

Total Program Cost: $2,134

Tuition: $1,188

Course Fees: $847

Estimated total program costs include tuition, fees, lab fees, books, and required materials. Fees for third-party licensure or certification examinations are not included in the total program cost.

Career Outlook

Some careers shown require further education beyond this program.

Additional Information

For full program details, please visit the program website.

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