Program Outcomes and Assessment Processes
Lansing Community College's Fire Science Program is a regional fire training center for the State of Michigan and offers the following degrees and certificates:
Fire Academy
Certificate of Completion (CC)
The 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.
Fire Science / Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
This degree curriculum is for students who wish to combine fire service and emergency medical service education and training into a single degree program. This degree choice will expedite the career path of those students interested in a career within public or private agencies that require credentials in both the fire and emergency medical services fields. Students will complete certifications for Fire Fighter I & II, Basic Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials Operations, Wildland Fire Fighter II, NIMS 100 and 200, Vehicle Extrication, and Advanced Vehicle Stabilization. The fire science segment meets the state standards of the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council's Fire Fighter I and II certification process and requires department approval to enroll in the LCC Regional Fire Training Center Fire Academy. Basic EMT courses are approved by the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services. An EMT Academy option is available to students.
Fire Science Technology
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
This degree program provides students three options to pursue a career in fire service. Students in this program choose one pathway to determine the courses to take each semester.
- National Fire Academy Curriculum pathway: This option prepares an individual to transfer to a four-year fire science program at another institution.
- Firefighter pathway: This option follows a general fire service career path and meets the state standards of the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council's Fire Fighter I and II certification process.
- Fire Service Management pathway: This option enhances the promotional opportunities for veteran fire service employees. Courses provide a versatile approach to fire service management.
