CAC Fire Science Technology Program Earns FESHE Recognition
By Angela Askey, Director of Marketing
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College’s Fire Science Technology program has been approved and is now recognized by Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE).
CAC, along with Arizona Western College, Northland Pioneer College, and Yavapai College have earned this certification as a result of their demonstrated commitment to the nationally-recognized FESHE model of standardized professional development education criteria.
Being recognized, acknowledges that CAC’s emergency services degree programs meet the minimum standards of excellence established by FESHE professional development committees and the National Fire Academy (NFA). FESHE concentrates on degree programs that emphasize firefighting response, fire prevention, fire administration and emergency medical services management.
CAC students interested in a career with fire services may elect to complete a Fire Science Technology associate of applied science degree or certificate of completion in Fire Academy, Firefighter Operations, and Wildland Operations.
“We are pleased to be recognized by FESHE,” stated Fire Science Coordinator Jim Hitch. “This allows the students and employers to know that the curriculum is based on a nationally recognized training standard of student learning outcomes. Hence, making them more marketable.”
To learn more about CAC’s fire service technology program contact Jim Hitch at 520-494-5507.
