Fire Science - Southern Maine Community College

Fire Science from Southern Maine Community College is a Campus Associate Fire Fighting degree that prepares you for a Fire Protection career. The Fire Science program, available at either the South Portland campus or our satellite campus at Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor, is designed to provide both pre-service and in-service students with sound technical and academic experiences, enabling them to assume positions of responsibility as members of fire departments or as technical and supervisory employees of industrial firms and insurance companies. The program focuses on developing skills in comprehensive approaches to fire protection that utilize cost-effective proactive, reactive and management methods. The ultimate goal is to assist the student to develop the appropriate skills and knowledge for professional fire protection. Fire Science Technology courses are available at off campus locations around the state. In addition to the associate in applied science degree , a one-year certificate option is available. Practical technical instruction is designed to meet fire and life safety needs; responsibilities and obligation of fire protection in engineering, building design, plant protection; fire investigation; and all other fields where a hazard may be involved. The ultimate goal is to assist the student in developing the appropriate skills and knowledge for professional fire protection. Graduates of the program have been employed as wildland fire protection specialists, safety technicians, fire insurance inspectors, wildland fire fighters, inspection bureau representatives, and state fire inspectors, many of whom have earned their degree while employed in their area of specialty. SMCC Fire Science curriculum follows the National Fire Academy?s Fire and Emergency Higher Education (FESHE) collaborative recommendations as far as practicable. Course objectives are based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Professional Qualification Standards and other occupational standards and recommended practices. Course credit is granted for prior learning, work experience and earned certifications. Upon completion of the Fire Science program, graduates will be able to: Analyze and apply proactive fire prevention and control methods for safe and cost effective fire protection. Analyze and apply reactive fire and emergency scene operations for safe and cost effective fire protection. Examine and appraise principles of supervision and management necessary for effective leadership and administration in fire/rescue service. View more details on Southern Maine Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fire Fighting courses.