Fire Science Academy

Course Descriptions

The Southeastern New Mexico Fire Academy is a full-time training program structured around competencies required for service as a fire officer. All instructional areas are taught by experienced and certified personnel including line officers, supervisors, fire science practitioners, and other state certified professional trainers in topical areas.

Instructional areas include (a full list of the courses offered and their descriptions can be viewed by clicking on the Course Descriptions link at the top of this web page):

Introduction to Fire Science
Basic Fire Fighting
Fire Fighting I
Fire Investigation and Arson Detection
Wildland and Vehicle Fire Control
Fire Fighting II
Hazardous Materials
Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting
Physical Training and Wellness

The academy is 13 weeks in length. All classes are scheduled to meet for 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some evening classes will be required. The majority of classes meet on the New Mexico Junior College campus with some peripheral training occurring at various off-campus sites. All graduates of the Fire Academy will receive 29 college credit hours (Fire Science) which may be applied toward the completion of either an AA or AAS degree as well as certifications through the New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy.

You may either be sponsored by a fire department or you may be self-sponsored. Federal financial aid via Veterans Assistance and/or Department of Labor Workforce Investment Act may be available for this program. For information regarding financial assistance please contact the NMJC Financial Aid Office at 575.392.5172 x234.

Academies are scheduled based upon both regional fire department needs and student interest. For further information and/or specific dates regarding future academies please contact Commander Lance Wiseman at 575.397.9308 or lewiseman@hobbsnm.org.

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