The Fire Science Academy Track is designed to provide students with the education, training, skills, and abilities for a successful fire service career. Students will learn to function as a member of a team through instruction and team building exercises. Students who successfully complete the Fire Science Academy Track will be highly marketable for a career in the fire service.

Students successfully completing the Fire Science Academy Program will receive the following:

• Associate in Science Degree - Fire Science Technology (60 college credits)
• EMT (Emergency Medical Technology) - Technical Certificate (must pass a state exam)
• Minimum Standards Training - Firefighter I and II - Career Certificate (must pass a state exam)

Potential Careers:

• Fire fighter                                      
• Fire Safety Inspector
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)                   
• Other fire and/or safety related careers

Successful candidates for the Fire Science Academy Track will be determined through a selection process. In order to be eligible for the selection process candidates MUST attend one of the informational sessions.

We hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe during these trying times. To help facilitate that objective and follow the social distancing guidelines, we have temporarily stopped conducting face-to-face orientation meetings at the college, we now hold virtual Zoom meetings.  

To participate in an orientation meeting you can email  djoyce2@valenciacollege.edu and request the Zoom Meeting.

This will allow us to send you an application and the Zoom link to join the live orientation meeting at the date and time indicated in the Valencia College Events list.

To join the live ZOOM meeting, you must have a computer, tablet, or smartphone and a zoom account/app. At the appointed time click on the link provided and follow the prompts.

Keep in mind that the other participants will be able to view and or hear your comments.

Eligible for Veteran Education Benefits

Eligible for Financial Aid

Classes begin every Fall Term.