Everett Community College

Fire Science

The Fire Science Program is designed to prepare participants for occupations and advancement in the fire service. Content includes fire suppression, fire investigation, fire prevention, emergency and rescue services, hazardous materials, emergency response, and coordination with other agencies. Some of the training is done at off-campus sites, including area fire agencies and the WSP Fire Academy at North Bend. Some courses require an application.
Instructors for all classes are associated with fire departments in Snohomish and King counties.

Participants may earn a Certificate in Fire Science by completing 85 credits and an Associate Degree in Technical Arts-Fire Science by completing 90 credits. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for both the certificate and the degree.

Equivalency credit may be available at a fee to those who have completed classes at other schools and/or training at the North Bend Fire Academy or fire departments. A meeting with an advisor is recommended to make this determination, followed by a credential evaluation in Enrollment Services. Students earning a degree must have completed at least thirty (30) credits by taking classes at Everett Community College.

Most of the Fire Science classes require a permission slip obtained by meeting with an advisor. Both the Fire 100/Fire Fighting Basic Techniques Academy and the EMS 151/Emergency Medical Technician courses require an application and screening process. An application for either class can be obtained at the program information session or will be mailed upon request. Contact J. Kraske at 425-388-9591 or fscience@everettcc.edu. Special equipment is required for some classes.

The Fire Science and EMT classes are self-support, non-tuition based classes. As a result, the fees for the classes are designed to provide all program support, including the purchase of needed equipment, staffing, supplies, etc. Please see the class schedule for class fees and estimated book costs.