Fire Science
(620) 275-9511 or
(620) 276-7611
Contact Us
Fire Science Coordinator
Zach Golemboski
zach.golemboski@gcccks.edu
(620) 276-9511
Dean of Technical Education & Workforce Development
Chuck Pfeifer chuck.pfeifer@gcccks.edu
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Fire Science
If you've ever considered a career in firefighting, GCCC is your place to be. With our extensive fire science facility, hands-on-training, and expert faculty, you will be able, willing, and ready to enter the workforce and begin a successful firefighting career.
Firefighters are trained professionals who are willing to take serious risks to serve others, and they are in demand nationwide. GCCC's fire science program will prepare you for national certifications and exams to give you a jump-start to your career. In the classroom, you'll learn more about emergency medical services, fire prevention, and fire control and rescue techniques. And armed with this knowledge, you'll be able face real fires and rescue situations in our live burn tower.
Career Opportunities
- Firefighter
- Driver / Operator
- Hazmat Technician
- Fire Prevention Officer
- Arson Investigator
- Firefighter Trainer
- Fire Administrator
Classes & Certifications
- Firefighter I & II
- Hazmat Awareness / Operations / Technician
- Driver / Operator
- Officer I
- Instructor I & II
- Technical Rescue I & II
- Rappelling
- High Angle Rescue
- Incident Management
- Fire Investigator I & II
- Building Construction
- Fire training using live burn training tower