Firefighter
FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY
Start Dates
Fall/Spring/Summer
Credits/Program Length
12 Credit Hours | 16 weeks
Estimated Cost
$2,134
(subject to change without notice)Mode/Campus
Hybrid Lecture/Lab
West valley Center and Unified Fire Training Ground
Financial Aid
No
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
Firefighter academies are physically and mentally demanding to prepare students for the realities of fire service. It combines intensive classroom lectures with hands-on, live-fire training on the drill grounds to properly teach the science and practice of firefighting.
Certification
Firefighter is in the process of accreditation through the Utah Fire Service Certification Council (UFSCC). Students who complete all coursework can certify and obtain certifications in Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter I, and Firefighter II.
State Licensure
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Tuition & Financial Aid
TOTAL 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.
Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid
- SLCC Scholarships and Tuition Waivers
- Non-SLCC Scholarships
- SkillsUSA Tuition Waiver
- Proxima Support
Most SLTech programs qualify for scholarships, and many are eligible for grants and other educational benefits.
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Required Courses
TEFF 1100
Introduction to Fire
Credit Hours: 1
Semester: All
TEFF 1200
Firefighter
Credit Hours: 11
Semester: All
Optional Program Electives
TEFF 1300
Introduction to Fire Command
Credit Hours: 4
Semester: All
TEFF 1310
Advanced Vehicle Rescue
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: All
TEFF 1320
Advanced Rope Rescue
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: All
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1: Submit SLCC Application
Apply NowComplete your admissions application.
Once you receive your student number (S#), meet with an Advisor.
STEP 2: Meet with an Advisor
Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call):
801-957-4978 Schedule OnlineAVAILABLE CLASS SCHEDULES
Fall 2026
Hybrid Lecture/Lab
West Valley Center and Unified Fire Training Ground
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5-10PM and Saturday 7-5PM
What is a Hybrid Class?
We will have in-person class meetings each week, but you will find your readings and submit most of your assignments in Canvas. Ideally, this brings you the best of both worlds by giving you the flexibility to do assignments on your own schedule for most of the week, but then we will also have a chance to connect each week and make sure that you are successful in your studies.
Program costs, schedules, and requirements are subject to change. Salt Lake Community College and Salt Lake Technical College are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, protected veteran status, or other protected status in admissions, educational programs, or employment.