Fire Science

Our society depends on those skilled in Fire Science to maintain the safety, security, and welfare of our communities. An A.S. Degree in Fire Science Technology from Seminole Community College trains those men and women for rewarding careers in fire services. SCC's Fire Science/Fire Academy is a regional firefighter training facility that prepares students for careers as:

• Professional firefighters
• Fire safety inspectors
• Fire apparatus operators and emergency vehicle operators (ambulance/rescue)
• Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B), Paramedics and various rescue teams

Did you know?

A full-time firefighter's salary ranges from $22,000 to $50,000 per year, while part-time firefighter's average $8 to $25 per hour.