Fire Science Technology

Marketable Skills

Pursuing a degree in this field of study will provide marketable skills in these areas:

• Monitoring – Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
• Active Listening – Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
• Judgment and Decision Making – Evaluating different options and selecting the most appropriate plans of action
• Critical Thinking – Intellectually processing information actively and skillfully to analyze and/or synthesize material presented in a variety of ways
• Operation and Control – Using equipment or systems individually and as a team member
• Service Orientation – Providing active and proactive assistance to those in need
• Time Management – Prioritize workload to attend to the most critical needs first, and if needed, be willing to ask for help
• Writing – Demonstrating complete, accurate and effective professional documentation
• Communication – Using active listening skills and speaking effectively with a diverse population

Career Opportunities

There are a number of exciting and in-demand career options in the fire service field, including:

• Municipal Firefighters
• Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
• Forest and Conservation Technicians
• Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
• Insurance Inspection
• Industrial Safety Technician

Demand

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of firefighters is projected to grow 7% from 2016 to 2026.

Application and Background Check Release

Karen Harris
(432) 685-4600
kharris@midland.edu

or

Mark Kuhn
(432) 685-6757
mkuhn@midland.edu

Health Sciences Application (pdf)

Fire Academy Prerequisites

• High School Graduate
• 18 years of age
• Interview with the Department Chair
• To schedule an interview with the department chair, contact Mark Kuhn at mkuhn@midland.edu or (432) 685-6757.

Associate of Applied Science Prerequisites

No prerequisites required.

Certified Firefighters are eligible for the degree program, and will be credited 27 hours (first two semesters) for their certificate.

• Course work: 40% classroom, 60% hands-on
• Excellent classroom facilities
• 2-fire trucks
• Use of Midland Fire Dept Harris Training Field
• Knowledgeable instruction staff comprised of firefighters from area fire departments
• Numerous joint activities with area fire departments
• Excellent pass rates on Texas Commission on Fire Protection certification exam

Apply for General Scholarships through the Financial Aid Portal

How to Apply

1. Go to our Financial Aid Portal, by clicking this link: Financial Aid Portal
2. Log in using your SSN and Password. If this is your first time, click the "First Time User" link under the Submit button in the "Log In" box.
3. Click the menu button at the top left hand corner.
4. Select the Scholarship Application.

For additional general scholarship details and deadlines, visit the General Scholarships page.

General Scholarships

FAFSA Requirement

The student's FAFSA application must be on file with MC Financial Aid to access the Financial Aid Portal and apply for scholarships.

If the student's FAFSA application is not on file with MC Financial Aid, the student needs to complete the FAFSA application, and once processed, will have access to complete the general scholarship application.

FAFSA Information