Overview
The programmes sharpen students’ situational awareness, critical thinking, decision-making, and incident priorities.
Both options include instruction in the four key areas required by the fire service industry: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials, and Emergency Medical Technician. Upon completion, students are eligible to take state certifications for each area.
Career Paths
The Fire Science - Firefighter Technology programme from Kansas City Kansas Community College opens opportunities to become firefighters, apparatus driver operators, fire management specialists, fire officers, fire investigators, rescue technicians, wildland firefighters, forest fire suppression specialists, forestry fire technicians, wildland fire equipment operators, emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Graduates can also pursue further education toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- Firefighter
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Medical Responder
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 95
TOEFL® IBT 62
PTE Academic 46
IELTS 5.5
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Credits
26 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Kansas City, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 95
TOEFL® IBT 62
PTE Academic 46
IELTS 5.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Accuplacer score of 243 or above in reading comprehension.
- Contact programme coordinator for programme-specific advising
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents6110 USD / year≈ 6110 USD / year - Out-of-State6084 USD / year≈ 6084 USD / year
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State3146 USD / year≈ 3146 USD / year
Living costs
Kansas City
United States
900 - 1400 USD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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