Kansas City Kansas Community College

The principal focus of the Fire Science Program is to educate students for a career in the fire service. The program offers both an academic degree and certificate programs in Fire Science. Our mission is to center on the technical skills to develop educational experiences in fire protection as well as firefighter safety, so everyone goes home. Students are provided an innovative, up-to-date learning environment that will enable them to achieve personal, professional, and educational goals while preparing them for the workplace or for more education.

The Fire science Program has branded itself as one that has successful student achievement and retention with positive outcomes to job placement. Curriculum and certifications used in the program meet Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) standards and International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certifications to strengthen the cognitive and manipulative levels of student learning.