You might be surprised to learn that according to government statistics, fire fighting is NOT one of the top ten most dangerous jobs. Obviously, it has risks. But others, including loggers, police officers, and even pizza delivery drivers have far more dangerous jobs! Firefighters respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls. They put out fires and rescue people who are in danger. They are usually the first emergency personnel at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency.

GCC offers the following programs:

Associate in Applied Science

• Emergency Management (effective through Summer II 2012)

• Emergency Response and Operations

• Fire Science Technology (effective through Summer II 2012)

Certificate of Completion

• Driver Operator

• Emergency Management Certificate (effective through Summer II 2012)

• Fire Academy

• Fire Investigation

• Fire Officer Leadership

• Fire Science

• Fire Science Technology Certificate (effective through Summer II 2012)

• Firefighter Operations

General Program Information

The Fire Science Technology program is designed for students who desire advanced training as professional firefighters, basic preparation courses for a career in fire science, or a better understanding of fire hazards and problems in the field. Formal application and admission is required to several of these programs.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Raul Muniz or the Public Safety Sciences Department at (623) 845-4776.

Career Information