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College representative asks commission to back new associate degree in fire science
Summary
A college representative presented a plan to establish an Associate of Science in Fire Science for a largely rural service area, proposing recognition of industry certificates for college credit, dual-enrollment courses, and use of state funding streams; commissioners asked about timeline and partnerships and allowed the presenter to return with a formal packet.
A college representative addressed the Firefighting Commission on Feb. 4, 2026, proposing an Associate of Science degree in fire science to expand access to credentials and recruit firefighters from rural areas. "We're proposing to stand up an a s degree in fire signs," the presenter said, outlining a curriculum, a crosswalk to NFPA standards and ways to convert existing industry certificates into college credit.
The presenter said the program would include six core classes, a…
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