Fire Science Technology

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The Fire Science Technology program prepares students for careers in the fire service field with municipal fire departments, insurance inspection agencies, industrial safety firms, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Department of Defense. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of personnel currently employed in fire service positions and those desiring preparation for employment.

Midland College is licensed by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Basic Firefighter Certification in Texas. The Midland College Fire Academy consists of seven courses; it requires two semesters to complete. A new Academy class begins in the fall semester of every year. A Firefighter Certificate is granted upon successful completion of the Academy. Students meeting all Midland College and TCFP eligibility requirements will be qualified to take the State of Texas certification examination for Basic Firefighter at the end of the academy.

Admission criteria for Fire Science Technology programs are as follows:

Fire Academy:

1. Completed Health Sciences Division Application for Admission (available from Division Office and Department Chair).
2. Firefighter Certification program requires TSI completion in Reading or a minimum score of 12 on the Nelson-Denny Reading Assessment test.
3. Criminal background check.
4. Urine drug screen.
5. Interview with and permission from Department Chair

Associate Degree:

1. TSI completion in all areas

The Associate of Applied Science degree program consists of 60 semester credit hours. The following is the suggested sequence of courses for this degree. Part-time students may require more than four semesters to complete their degree.

Programs

• Fire Science Technology, A.A.S.

• Firefighter Certificate

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