FIRE SCIENCE

Salina Tech’s Fire Science program prepares students for a variety of fire industry careers. Fire personnel today are often “first responders,” and our students are also trained as Emergency Medical Technicians.

Local firefighters and EMTs teach the courses and bring years of experience to the classroom. Our courses include a mix of classroom-based theory, lab-based hands-on activities, and clinicals. After the fire science program, students test at the KU Fire Rescue Training Center. If successful, they earn International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification in Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Haz-Mat Awareness. The EMT course prepares students to become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the State of Kansas and the National Registry of EMTs. Students will complete the KS Work Ready certification.

SATC has a Memorandum of Understanding with Hutchinson Community College to accept 27 transfer credits toward its Associate in Applied Science degree in Fire Science.

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Program LengthProgram CostDegree EarnedExpected Salary
2 years, part-time$6,945Technical Certificate$26,370 – $47,550

YOU WILL LEARN

  • Develop the basic firefighting fundamentals for entry into the fire service.

  • Gain knowledge on emergency management, scene control, and extinguishing fires.

  • Understand the responsibilities of fire prevention, inspections, and public relations.

  • Gain knowledge and understanding of the information and training required to work as entry-level firefighter in the fire service.

  • Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform as an entry-level National Registry Emergency Medical Technician.

CAREERS

  • Firefighter

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

  • Paramedic

INFORMATION

FACULTY

David Turner

David Turner earned his Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science from Hutchinson Community College and holds EMT certification.
Mr. Turner has over 30 years of fire service experience and currently works for the Saline County Fire Department as a Battalion Chief and Fire Chief for Saline County Fire District #5. He joined the Salina Tech Fire Science program as an adjunct instructor in 2018.

david.turner@salinatech.edu
785-309-3100

CONTACT

Contact the FIR Enrollment Specialist with any questions, admissions requirements, or to set up program shadowing or tours.

Azalia Cunningham – Enrollment Specialist
785-309-3132
azalia.cunningham@salinatech.edu