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Program

Fire Science

The RRCC Fire Academy provides an intensive instructional program that satisfies the certification requirement to take the State Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Firefighter exam. If you are looking for a career in firefighting, or if you want to serve your community as a volunteer firefighter, this is an excellent place to begin.
Location(s)
Lakewood Campus
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Why Choose RRCC?

The Academy’s rigorous instruction includes lectures at RRCC by seasoned firefighters, and hands-on practicals at West Metro Fire Rescue’s state of the art live burn facilities.  The Academy student will experience operations such as house burns, car fires, forcible entry, wildland fires, and many others. If you are looking for a career in firefighting, or if you simply want to serve as a volunteer firefighter, this is an excellent place to begin.

Career Paths

Firefighter
Fire Science Management
Fire Officer
Fire Investigator
Fire Instructor
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Driver Operator
Fire Inspector

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Degrees & Certificates
Title Details
Fire and Emergency Services AAS  |  60 Credits
Fire Science: Fire Fighter I CERT  |  12 Credits
Fire Science: Fire Fighter II CERT  |  16 Credits
Faculty & Staff

Robert Vroman, M.Ed., BSNRP

Department Chair, Professor, Emergency Medical Science (EMS)
303-914-6552
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Tuition Savings

Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.

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Academic Programs

Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.

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Transfer Options

In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.

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Become a Student

Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.