BCC Accepting Applications to Fire Science Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) is now accepting applications for entrance into its Fire Science program.
The associate degree program is shared with Greenfield Community College. All Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree can attend BCC for free.
The program focuses on fire prevention and fire protection principles and techniques. Students also take general education courses, including human behavior and written and oral communication. All coursework is aligned with Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) standards. The program covers material on the most recent developments in the field and provides excellent preparation for those who work in a variety of occupations in fire science.
"The Fire Science program at BCC is an excellent way to gain credentials for people who want to become firefighters, emergency managers, fire inspectors, insurance underwriters and more," said Daniel Garner, Fire Science program advisor. "With a demonstrated need in the Berkshires for these professions, graduates of the program tend to find jobs quickly and earn competitive salaries."
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, firefighters in Massachusetts earn a median hourly wage of $34.78 and an annual mean salary of $72,330.
For more information, or to apply to the program, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/
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