Fire and Rescue

What type of job can I get?

Firefighter

Job outlook & wages

Median Wage in MT*:  $43,460

Median Wage in US*:  $45,250

Expected Growth in MT*: 13.9%

Expected Growth in US*:  18.5%

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Projections; MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and Analysis Bureau

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science – Fire and Rescue

What you’ll learn

All coursework required in the Fire and Rescue program is offered in Helena and Missoula.  Fire and Rescue courses concentrate on training in fire behavior, extinguishing agents, apparatus, tactics, rescue, and safety.  Students will experience live fire situations in training mock-ups, which will prepare them to enter various careers.  Official acceptance into the Fire and Rescue program is contingent upon the student successfully completing two physical requirements.  The first requirement is passing a physical exam performed by the student’s family physician or medical practitioner.  The physical agility test is the second physical requirement.  Students must successfully complete the physical test within a one and one-half hours’ time frame, before being allowed to register for Fire and Rescue classes.  The required physical agility test will be offered at fall orientation programs.

Program cost

$6,865

Potential employers

Community-based fire departments, Industrial fire brigades, Airport fire brigades, and Wildland fire agencies

Instructors

Mike Wiederhold