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Umpqua Community College

Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon, proudly offering an ever-expanding array of in-demand college degree, workforce development, and community learning programs.

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Fire Science

Fire Science

Prepare to become a Firefighter or a Paramedic. Through hands-on experience and career connections with local fire departments, you will learn the specialized demands of this highly diversified and technological career.

Why choose this program?

  • Become a Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technician training is part of the first year in the Fire Science program
  • Receive training that will prepare you to test for your National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 1 and Hazardous Materials Operations level certifications
  • Classroom and hands-on training on campus and the opportunity to train and run calls with career firefighters through our Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) program (These are usually 24-hour shifts but can be modified to fit your individual needs. CWE is typically started during the second or third term but this too can be modified to fit your needs.)
  • Build relationships with local fire departments

Scholarships Available

Degrees & Certificates

  • > Fire Science, Associate of Applied Science
  • > NFPA Fire Fighter I
  • > NFPA Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
  • > NFPA Apparatus Equipped with Fire Pump
  • > NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations
  • > NFPA Fire & Emergency Services Instructor
  • > Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
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Career Opportunities

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting & Prevention Workers

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Firefighters

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Program Options

  • After completing the first two terms you will have the training to test to become a Nationally Certified EMT. This will allow you to work for various agencies in the area while you continue your firefighter studies.
  • In a dual degree option with the EMS program, you can earn the Fire Science and Paramedicine degrees. This prepares you to become a Nationally Certified Paramedic.
  • After completing your AAS in Fire Science you can transfer to a four-year degree program in Fire Science Administration at Western Oregon State or Eastern Oregon State.

“Full-time student, full-time work, family of five. I’ll have three associates by the time I’m done this Spring.”
– Chris Roark, UCC Fire Science student

More Program Information

Program description, outcomes and requirements are located in the Course Catalog.

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Affordable, Accessible Education

Between scholarships, grants, work study, and loans, students like you can qualify for thousands of dollars to help them reach their education goals.

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