- Expert Faculty – Courses are taught by active and retired firefighters, officers, and chiefs with decades of combined service.
- Multiple Pathways – Students can pursue certificates, an AAS degree in Fire and Emergency Services, or combine the program with the RRCC Fire Academy for Firefighter I and II certification.
- Flexible Options – Many courses are available in a mix of classroom, online, and hybrid formats to fit the schedules of working professionals.
- Career and Transfer Ready – Graduates are prepared for certification testing, immediate employment in the fire service, or transfer to four-year programs in fire service administration, emergency management, or related fields.
- Municipal, district, and wildland firefighting
- Fire inspection and investigation
- Fire prevention and code enforcement
- Emergency management and disaster planning
- Company officer and supervisory roles
Please visit the Advising website to set up an appointment with an advisor. Before meeting with an advisor please review the Firefighter Academy page and have all required documentation needed for registration completed.
Have you always wanted to be a firefighter? The Red Rocks Community College Fire Science program and Firefighter Academy can provide the key to an exciting career in the fire service!
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.
Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.
In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.