The Entry-Level Firefighter curriculum provides the skills sought by entry-level firefighters. Recent high school graduates or volunteers can use this program to improve their employment prospects in this profession.
You can start your classes in any semester — August, January or even May. Our program features some evening and online classes.
Kirkwood is the affordable option! We offer more than $3 million in scholarships every year.
Students in this program may be eligible to have half their tuition paid for by the Kibbie Grant.
Graduates of the Entry-Level Firefighter program will be able to:
A one-hour program conference is required prior to acceptance to the program. You'll learn more about the program and specific admissions requirements. This program conference is now online!
Many students transfer into either fire program with some or even nearly all of their general education requirements (e.g. Composition, Psychology, Management, etc.) completed.
Your advisor can tell you how your courses will transfer into either program.
To prepare students for the position of entry level firefighter through accessible, quality education and training and to promote the value of lifelong learning.