Associate of Applied Science in Fire/Rescue Science Technology

The MCTC Fire/Rescue Science Technology program will prepare you for the challenges facing today’s emergency responders. In this program, you will learn about fire suppression and prevention skills, technical rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical care, and leadership. This program is beneficial whether you seek a career in emergency services or if you are already involved in providing fire, rescue, or EMS services in your community.

Students may enter the program with or without experience in emergency services. You can apply earned certificates and diplomas in the Fire/Rescue Science program towards a General Occupational/Technical Studies (GO/TS) associate in applied science degree.

This program is beneficial whether you seek a career in Emergency Services (Fire, Rescue, EMS (emergency medical services) or Emergency Management) or if you are already involved in providing fire, rescue, or EMS services.

Depending on which credential you are seeking, your time in the classroom will vary. Developmental work or taking less than 15 credit hours a semester will take you longer to complete the program. Taking summer courses, applying for high school dual credit courses, or increasing your credit hours a semester will shorten the program time.

Depending on your program choice, you will work with a team of trained individuals to assist and protect the public in emergencies. You will assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and transport injured and sick persons to medical facilities. You will respond to a wide variety of calls, such as car crashes, chemical spills, flooding, water rescue, and general rescue, as well as fires. You will work in high-stress environments and perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and move your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.