FIRE FIGHTING

Offered 9:00 – 11:00; A.M. session only in 2025-2026

Offered 11:30 – 1:30; P.M. session only in 2026-2027

Prerequisites:  High standards of professionalism, ethical and moral behavior are required in and out of the classroom. 

This program is a combination of in-class theory and hands-on experiences.  The program's home base is Capital Area Technical Center. There is a combination of classroom, fitness training, and hands-on experiences using firefighting tools and equipment.  Reading and written work are also required.  

Topics covered include:  History of the Fire Service and Fire Department Operations; Fire Fighter Health and Safety; Personal Protective Equipment; Fire Service Communications; Fire Behavior; Building Construction; Portable Fire Extinguishers; Fire Fighter Tools and Equipment; Ropes and Knots; Forcible Entry; Ladders; Search and Rescue; Ventilation; Water Supply; Fire Hose, Appliances and Nozzles; Fire Suppression; Fire Fighter Safety and Survival; Salvage and Overhaul; Firefighter Rehab; Wildland and Ground Cover Fires; Establishing and Transferring Command; Advanced Fire Suppression; Vehicle Rescue and Extrication; Assisting Special Rescue Teams; Fire Alarm and Detection Systems; Fire and Life Safety Initiatives; Fire Cause and Origin; Hazardous Materials Operations

The goal of this program is to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to the students to ready them for a career in the fire service or to support their local volunteer fire departments, which are in great need of volunteers. Most importantly, students will learn the importance of the fire service community, the worldwide family of brothers and sisters working towards providing a service of life safety, property conservation, and environmental protection, the importance of teamwork, of assisting their teammates, and confidence in their teammates and in themselves.

For those pursuing furthering their Firefighting education, certifications earned may be able to be applied to Fire Science programs through the Maine Community College System.

Qualities of a Successful Student

Desire to serve the public

Desire to work hard to gain knowledge, skills and abilities

Respect for yourself and others

Physically fit

Work well in a team environment

Certifications Offered

Pro Board Certified Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials Operations level Responder Certification

CPR/AED Certification

National Incident Management System 100/700 Certification

College Opportunities

Dual enrollment with:

Southern Maine Community College