Fight Fire with Science Learned at GTC

Do you want a job that is constantly challenging you? Do you want a daily opportunity to make a difference and help others? Turn your desire into a rewarding, fast-paced career with Gwinnett Tech's Fire Science associate degree program.

Fires and other natural disasters cost thousands of lives and billions of dollars in damages each year. However, without the service and bravery of highly trained fire fighters, the death count would be much higher. Do you have what it takes to join their ranks?

Gwinnett Tech's fire science training will equip you to step into public service and meet the growing demand for first responders, emergency service technicians, fire fighters, fire investigators and numerous other emergency management functions. With the recent focus on homeland security, technology and prevention strategies in the public service sector have changed rapidly and the need for emergency management specialists is at an all time high.

The Fire Science degree program not only prepares students to fight fires or assist in emergencies, but also gives them the leadership skills to make decisions under pressure and lead confidently in life and death situations. Gwinnett Tech's Fire Sciences program is regarded as one of the top programs of its kind in Georgia, while GTC's related EMT-paramedic program is the first and only program in the state to be nationally accredited.

The Fire Science degree course work gives students a comprehensive understanding of the numerous scientific, structural and safety aspects that are involved in effective fire fighting and prevention. Classes include fire science fundamentals, firefighting strategies and tactics, fire service safety and loss control, fire prevention and inspection and much more.

Graduates of this program have the skills to take positions in government fire departments, large industry fire departments, the military, private fire safety consultancies, fire investigations and numerous other industry sectors. The Fire Science associate degree program can be completed in two to three years.

Fight fire with relevant knowledge! Click here to find out more or call 770-962-7580.