Fire Science
Southern & Dobson Campus
1833 W. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85202
480-461-7137
Office Hours
Fall & Spring Semesters:
Mon-Thu: 8 am – 5 pm
Fri: 8 am – 4 pm
Closed Sat and Sun
Summer Semester:
Mon-Thu: 8 am – 6 pm
Closed Fri, Sat and Su
For general registration questions and prerequisite information, please contact 480-461-7137.
For information on degrees and program completion, you can request a virtual meeting or phone call by emailing [email protected]. Please include your student ID and any specific questions you may have in your email.
Virtual or phone meetings by appointment only.
Please make sure you check out our individual program webpages for details and our Frequently Asked Questions below.
Fire Science Degree Details
Program Registration
Students can register for Fire Science classes without prerequisites through their Maricopa Student Center, and search for classes using MCC's Class Schedule tool.
Students who are interested in or seeking department consent to enroll in Fire Academy classes must meet prerequisites and are required to fill out department registration forms before enrollment. For steps to access the registration forms, please visit our program webpages.
Unofficial Fire Science Course Schedule
There are seven FSC courses typically offered in fall, and 11 in spring. The Fire Science major code is 3205.
| Core Course | Offered in Fall | Offered in Spring | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC 101 Introduction to Fire Service Selection | Yes | No | None | None |
| FSC 105 Hazardous Materials First Responder | Yes | Yes | None | Complete prior to FSC 102 |
| FSC 108 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | No | Yes | None | Can take FSC 110 instead of FSC 108 |
| FSC 110 Wildland Firefighter | Yes | No | None | Can take FSC 108 instead of FSC 110 |
| FSC 113 Introduction to Fire Suppression | No | Yes | None | Complete prior to FSC 208 |
| FSC 117 Fire Apparatus | No | Yes | None | Recommend completing prior to FSC 118 |
| FSC 118 Fire Hydraulics | No | Yes | None | Recommend completing FSC 117 first |
| FSC 119 Introduction to Fire Service Ethics | No | Yes | None | None |
| FSC 202 Supervisory Training for Firefighters | Yes | No | None | None |
| FSC 204 Tactics and Strategy | No | Yes | FSC 113 or FFI & II Cert | Complete FSC 113 first |
| FSC 208 Firefighter Safety and Building Construction | Yes | No | FSC 113 or FFI & II Cert | Complete FSC 113 first |
| FSC 215 Customer Service in the Public Sector | Yes | No | None | None |
| FSC 130 Fitness for Firefighters CPAT | Yes | Yes | None | Complete 6-9 months prior to FSC 102 |
| FSC 134 Fitness and Conditioning for Firefighters | No | Yes | FSC 105 and FSC 130 | A co-requisite with FSC 102 and FSC 174 |
| FSC 102 Fire Operations | No | Yes | FSC 105 and FSC 130 | A co-requisite with FSC 134 and FSC 174 |
| FSC 174 Functions of Command | No | Yes | None | A co-requisite with FSC 102 and FSC 134 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for classes that do not require department permission?
Students can enroll in Fire Science classes that do not require special registration via their Student Center under "Add/Drop A Class." If you are needing some guidance on enrolling in classes in general, any MCC Student Specialist can help you register for classes that are not restricted to department permission. You can also register via phone at 480-461-7400.
What classes do I need to become a firefighter?
The minimum qualifications that you need in order to be considered for hire with a Fire Department are:
1. Be 18 years of age with a valid drivers license
2. A valid CPR card
3. A valid CPAT- FSC130, see our CPAT webpage.
4. Be a State Certified EMT- EMT104, see our EMT program webpage.
The desired qualifications are:
1. Fire I and II Certifications- FSC102, see our MCC Fire Department Operations.
2. A Fire Science degree- see our Degrees and Certificates page.
What classes do I need to take for my Fire Science degree?
Review the pathway map for your program on our Degree and Certificates page. The pathway map lists the required courses.
What order should I take Fire Science classes?
There is not a specific order you are required to take Fire Science classes unless they have specified pre-requisites for enrollment. These prerequisites will be listed with the course and require special registration.
I can't find a class I need for my degree. What do I do?
Fire Science electives are not held every semester. Some classes are held only in the Spring or Fall. Review our Course Schedule to plan your degree completion here.
I am a professional firefighter/transfer student and need to have professional training or transfer credits evaluated. Where do I find more information?
To initiate a credit by evaluation, course substitution, or credit by examination, please send a request for the form to Deana Bright, Admin Specialist with the Fire Science department at [email protected]. You will need to include your student ID number and appropriate documentation (transcripts, certificate etc.) in your request email.