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MCC Fire Academy Location:
Mesa Public Safety Training Facility
3260 North 40th Street, Mesa, AZ

Fire Academy Course FSC 102

FSC102 Fire Department Operations (11 credits)

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 apply to the MCC 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 packets to:
   
   MCC Fire Science Down Town Center, 145 N. Centenntial Way, Rm 208
   
   
3. Once your prerequisites and packet has been verified, you will be contacted via phone or email to schedule an informational meeting. The admission process will be explained at that time.  Please make sure your current contact information is listed in the packet.
4. Candidates will be notified of their status by a representative from the MCC Fire Science Office. 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.Upon acceptance by the MCC Fire Science Department, the student will be given permission to register for FSC102.

Prerequisites for FSC102

• Successful completion of EMT 104 with a grade of "B"(84%) or better OR current Arizona State EMT-basic or EMT-paramedic Certification
• Current CPR Certification (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 current passed CPAT within six months prior to the first day of class.

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 (3 credits)
  Students accepted into the Fire Academy will also be required to register for FSC 134 to fulfill the physical and educational fitness requirements of the Fire Academy.

*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 . Packets are available at the Down-town Campus.

For further information please call the Fire Science/EMT Department at the Down-town Center at 480-461-6300 or 480-461-6304.

FSC102 Fire Dept Operations (Fire Academy) application: (click here)

MCC FIRE SCIENCE / EMT CLASS SCHEDULE: (click here)

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Frequently Asked Questions