QCC Fire Science

Our Associate Degree in fire science gives a strong background in fire science core curriculum and general education. Training in this field is designed for fire service personnel and for individuals seeking careers in fire protection and prevention. A degree in fire science will open up opportunities for promotions within your department, enhance your potential for a lateral transfer, or improve career opportunities in the field of arson investigation, industrial safety, fire insurance or fire protection engineering.

All our instructors have hands-on experience in the field that adds up to combined dozens of years of service within various areas in the field of fire protection. Our adjunct instructors are professionals in the public and private sectors and interact with firefighters on a regular basis. This gives them the necessary knowledge in the latest research in fire safety and technology so they can then pass it on to you.