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Fire Academy Course FSC 102

FSC102 Fire Department Operations

FSC 102 covers fire fighting skills, equipment, administrative policies, fire department operations and personnel policies. Accredited through International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), a Firefighter I & II Certificate is earned upon successful completion of course curriculum and practical skills assessments. Certificates are sanctioned through the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Arizona State Fire Marshall.   The Fire Academy is a 16 week, semester long course.

How do I get into the Fire Academy?

1. Once you have decided to pursue entrance into FSC 102, you must ensure that all prerequisites listed below have been satisfied prior to the first day of the academy.
2. Download an admission packet from below. Submit completed packets to MCC Southern and Dobson campus registration department no later than July 1, 2008.
3. Once your prerequisites have been verified by the registration department, you will be contacted via phone or email to schedule an oral interview. Please make sure your current contact information is listed in the completed packet. Interview dates: TBA
4. Candidtates will be notified of their interview results by a representative from the MCC Fire Science Department at a date to be determined. At that time, the student will either be offered a position in the fire academy, or asked to resubmit their application for the following class.

Prerequisites for FSC102

• Current Arizona State EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Certificate
• Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary/Resuscitation Basic Life Support issued through AHA, ASHI, ARC at the healthcare Provider Level
• FSC 105 Hazardous Materials/First Responder or Hazardous Materials/First Responder Certificate
• FSC 130 Fitness & Conditioning/CPAT with a passing grade within six months prior to acceptance OR completed passed CPAT within six months prior to acceptance

The above courses may be transferred from another college or completed at any of the MCCCD colleges

Co-requisite for FSC102

• FSC 134 Fitness & Conditioning/Firefighters

*Applications are accepted throughout the year. A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4 point system is required for all courses that apply to the MCC Fire Academy.

Advisement & Admission information

To apply to the Fire Academy, please download Admission Packet (PDF). Packets are available at the Williams Campus, Down-town Campus and at the the Admission Office located at the Southern & Dobson Campus.

There will be 2 academy class offerings beginning Fall 2008. Fire academy dates and times are as follows:
Section #16615: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-2pm
Section #41112: Tuesday, Thursday 4pm-9pm and Saturday 8am-5pm

For further information please call the Fire Academy at Williams Education Center at 480-988-8326 or the Fire Science/EMT Department at the Down-town Center at 480-461-6300 or 461-461-6310.