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Program

Fire Science

The RRCC Fire Academy provides an intensive instructional program that satisfies the certification requirement to take the State Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Firefighter exam. If you are looking for a career in firefighting, or if you want to serve your community as a volunteer firefighter, this is an excellent place to begin.
Location(s)
Lakewood Campus
Why Choose RRCC?

The Academy’s rigorous instruction includes lectures and hands-on-training on fire behavior, building construction, search and rescue, and hazardous materials to name a few. All training is conducted by an experienced instructor cadre that has served in various roles within the fire service to include firefighter, driver engineer, company officer and chief officer. If you are looking for a career in firefighting, or if you want to serve your community as a volunteer firefighter, this is an excellent place to begin.

Career Paths

Firefighter
Fire Science Management
Fire Officer
Fire Investigator
Fire Instructor
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Driver Operator
Fire Inspector

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Degrees & Certificates
Title Details
Fire and Emergency Services AAS  |  60 Credits
Fire Science: Fire Fighter I CERT  |  12 Credits
Faculty & Staff

Steven Gillespie, Ed.D

Department Chair, Fire Science Department
303-914-6202
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Tuition Savings

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.

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Academic Programs

Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.

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Transfer Options

In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.

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Become a Student

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.