The Fire Science Program is a rigorous, hands-on, two-year training experience

designed for students who are ready to lead, serve, and protect. Grounded in NFPA

1001 National Standards for Firefighter Qualifications, our curriculum combines

classroom instruction, scenario-based training, and live-skills practice that mirrors the

expectations of today’s fire service.

To meet program expectations, students must be able to participate in all physical

components of training and must be medically cleared to wear a respirator. During

the program, students will:

•  Set up and climb ladders over 30 feet

•  Conduct simulated roof ventilation, including chopping and cutting

•  Drag, deploy, and operate fire hose lines

•  Perform search-and-rescue and survival techniques

•  Complete skills while fully outfitted in structural firefighting PPE and SCBA

Throughout the program, students may earn multiple industry-recognized certifications,

including:

• ProBoard Firefighter I & II

•  Basic Firefighter (MFSI)

•  HazMat Awareness & HazMat Operations

•  CPR / AED / First Aid

•  CERT: Community Emergency Response Team

•  Wildland Firefighter Training

Graduates may earn up to 6 college credits at Southern Maine Community College

(SMCC), helping them accelerate toward a Fire Science degree or related public safety

pathways.

Instructor: Daniel Thompson1