Train for a career in fire fighting and keep your community safe with the Fire Science Program at Lansing Community College (LCC). Through comprehensive coursework, you’ll learn fire safety, investigation and inspection, fire command and administration, hazardous materials and how they relate to fire fighting, and the command and use of fire hydraulics. We emphasize firefighter safety and train our students to protect people, save lives, and respond to a variety of emergency situations so they’re prepared to enter the workforce in this exciting field.
Career-ready training
LCC's Fire Science Program is accredited by the Michigan Fire Fighter's Training Council so its graduates are trained and certified with the latest requirements and industry standards.

Important Dates & Deadlines
Lineworker Information Sessions
6 pm – 9 pm
Today's CTE Month Events
Black History Game Night at West Campus
4 pm – 6 pm
Technical Careers Counselor Breakfast
8 am – 11:30 am
Lineworker Information Sessions
1 pm – 4 pm
TechSmith Virtual Career Info Session
12 pm – 2 pm
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Fire Science Academy, CC
Overview
The LCC Regional Fire Training Center provides the Fire Academy Certificate of Completion Program to prepare individuals in basic fire training and fitness. Successful completion leads to certification by the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council for Fire Fighter I and II, Hazardous Materials Operations, Vehicle Extrication, Advanced Vehicle Stabilization, NIMS 100 and 200, and Wildland Fire Fighter II through the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Students completing this certificate may apply the credits towards the Fire Science Technology (0123) and the Fire Science/Basic EMT (1057) Associate of Applied Science Degrees. You do not need to be enrolled in the associate degree programs to be enrolled in the fire academy.
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Program Outcomes
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Fire Science/Basic EMT, AAS
Overview
The Fire Science/Basic EMT Associate Degree curriculum combines the Fire Academy and EMT Academy together to prepare the student for a career in firefighting and emergency medical services. This curriculum choice appeals to local fire service agencies that provide EMS care and transportation for the sick and injured in their communities.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Program Outcomes
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Fire Science Technology, AAS
Overview
The Fire Science Technology Associate Degree curriculum (includes the Fire Academy) prepares an individual for a career in fire fighting, fire investigation, consulting, industrial safety, fire engineering and prevention.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Program Outcomes
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
