Fire Science FAQs

When can I start the program?

You can start the program in the Fall or Spring semester.
A waitlist can be used for this program. The year you start depends on when you applied and your position on the waitlist. It is a first come, first serve basis.

Students can submit applications throughout the year.
You can register as early as April for the Fall semester or in November for Spring Semester.
Given that a waitlist can be used for this program, we recommend you apply early. After you have been accepted into the College, you MUST contact the Technical campus to ensure you are on the waitlist. Admissions does not guarantee enrollment.
Click here to apply for admissions to Coffeyville Community College.

Fire Science courses are charged normal tuition rates noted on the Costs/Fees page.

The program allows student to complete the International Fire Science Training Association (IFSTA) Firefighter I and II certifications, complete an Associate degree, and prepare for transfer to a bachelor degree program at an area university.
The program requires a minimum of 2 years to complete. A minimum of 64 college credits are required for successful completion of the Fire Science Associate of Applied Science degree program.

Typically, this is a full time, 2 year program to prepare graduates for entry-level firefighter positions with various emergency organizations, including fire departments, industry emergency response teams, and first responder agencies.
However, we can work with students who may just need to take one or two courses for job requirements.