Fire Service Technology, A.A.S.

The Fire Service Technology curriculum is designed to develop and upgrade the firefighting skills and knowledge of volunteer and paid firefighters, and covers all phases of firefighting. The intent is to provide firefighters with the skills needed to save lives and protect property in a safe and efficient manner. Participants must be members of a paid or volunteer fire department. Technical skills courses are developed through the Idaho Division of Professional Technical Education, Emergency Services Training program, and are offered through fire departments under the coordination of NIC's Workforce Development department. Fire service curricula is developed to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.