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Welcome to Hutchinson Community College

Fire Officer Leadership

Nationally Recognized Hutchinson Community
College Fire Science
"Fire Officer Leadership"
12 Month Apprenticeship Program

All classes are 100% on-line.

Apprenticeship money is available from the State of Kansas to cover most of the cost for Kansas full-time firefighters.  Certification as a National Fire Officer Apprentice is awarded by the state of Kansas upon successful completion of the program.   

The cost per credit hour is approximately $140.  The total cost is approximately $2,240 with approximately 90% covered by a Kansas State grant for Kansas Firefighters.  The cost of books is the student’s responsibility.  

Fire Officer Apprenticeship Classes:

FS 175 Intro to Fire Administration 3 credit hours
FS 209 Fire Instructor 3 credit hours
FS 211 Fire Officer I 3 credit hours
FS 212 Fire Officer II 3 credit hours
FS 210 Incident Safety Officer 3 credit hours
FS 213 FO Practicum 1 credit hour
TOTAL 16 Hours Fire Science Credit

Proposed course of study:

1st 8 weeks 2nd 8 Weeks 3rd 8 Weeks 4th 8 Weeks 5th 8 Weeks
FS175 Intro to Admin
3-credit hrs
FS209 Fire Instructor
3-credit hrs
FS211 Fire Officer I
3-credit hrs
FS210 Fire Safety Officer
3 credit hrs
FS212 Fire Officer II
3 credit hrs
FS213 FO Practicum
1 credit hr

At Apprenticeship completion

  • We will automatically process your application for your Apprenticeship certificate, and you will be mailed your certificate from the state of Kansas.   

  • Also, we can do a degree Audit to see about completing your AAS in Fire Science.  

  • For Kansas Firefighters there is “Promise Act” money to help pay for completion of your AAS in Fire Science.   

Frequently Asked Questions?

For questions contact:

JEFF DEAL
dealj@hutchcc.edu
620-728-4465
1-888-GO-HUTCH

Fire Science Center

Address:
3211 E. 4th. Hutchinson, KS 67501

Semper Melius
"The path to our future is in educating our Officers."