Menu

Fire Science

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Associate's degree

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Fire Science/Fire-fighting. 430203

Description

The Fire Science program is designed to provide both pre-service and in-service students with sound technical and academic experiences, enabling them to assume positions of responsibility as members of fire departments or as technical and supervisory employees of industrial firms and insurance companies. The program focuses on developing skills in comprehensive approaches to fire protection that utilize cost-effective proactive, reactive and management methods. The ultimate goal is to help the student develop the appropriate skills and knowledge for professional fire protection. In addition to the Associate of Applied Science degree, a one-year, 30-credit certificate option is available.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

64

Hours

62

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

Southern Maine Community College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

2 Fort road, SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine

Name of Credential

Associate of Applied Science

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

PELL, scholorships, loans

Refund Policy

Official withdrawal from a course which produces a net reduction in student’s semester credit hours and which is:

    Within 6 business days of the semester’s first day of classes - 100% of each dropped class

Between 7 and 10 business days of the semester’s first day of classes (not available during summer term) - 50% of each dropped class

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

Yes

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$256.00

Other Fees

$569.40

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$1,874.00 Out of State but he is New England Regional

Total In-State Program Cost

$825.40

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$2,699.40

Demand Occupation(s)

33-2011.00Firefighters
$0.00 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

2 Fort road, SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine 04106

Phone Number

(207) 741-5503

Web Address

http://www.smccme.edu

Last Updated

Dec 21, 2022

Created

Oct 04, 2022

Renewal

Dec 21, 2023

Please Wait ...