Garden City Community College

Fire Science

If you've ever considered a career in firefighting, GCCC is your place to be. With our extensive fire science facility, hands-on-training, and expert faculty, you will be able, willing, and ready to enter the workforce and begin a successful firefighting career.

Firefighters are trained professionals who are willing to take serious risks to serve others, and they are in demand nationwide. GCCC's fire science program will prepare you for national certifications and exams to give you a jump-start to your career. In the classroom, you'll learn more about emergency medical services, fire prevention, and fire control and rescue techniques. And armed with this knowledge, you'll be able face real fires and rescue situations in our live burn tower. 

Career Outlook

• Firefighter
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Driver / Operator
• Hazmat Technician
• Fire Prevention Officer
• Arson Investigator
• Firefighter Trainer
• Fire Administrator