Middlesex Community College has been named one of the top five schools in the U.S. to offer fire science programs with significantly higher than average returns-on-investments by Fire Science Online.
Students who graduate from MCC’s Fire Protection and Safety Technology Program and become full-time firefighters can expect an annual income five times the cost of one year of school, according to the website.
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MCC’s Fire Protection and Safety Technology Program provides hands-on coursework for individuals seeking employment or presently working in a fire-science occupation. The program provides training for a variety of careers in this field, including firefighters working at city, town and state levels; firefighters working in military and airport facilities; opportunities to work in fire investigation, or the state Fire Marshal's office.
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There are also opportunities within the business and industrial area, including fire insurance-claim investigation, fire protection engineer, hospital fire safety, fire prevention inspector, and work with National Fire Protection Association in fire investigation.
Fire Science Online is a not-for-profit organization that provides free information about fire science, firefighting and other first responder education and careers. For more information, visit www.firescience.org.
For more information about MCC’s Fire Protection and Safety Technology Program, contact Michelle Bloomer, MCC’s Assistant Dean of Education and Public Service at bloomer@middlesex.mass.edu or 781-280-3911.
MCC is one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in the state. We offer more than 75 degree and certificate programs, plus hundreds of noncredit courses, during the day, evening and weekend, on our Bedford and Lowell campuses, and online. Middlesex – a great place to begin your future!
