Firefighter
The Dixie Technical College Firefighter Program provides the comprehensive fire academy training and certification required for employment with professional fire service agencies.
Program Overview
Learn more about Firefighting and becoming a Firefighter
The Firefighter Program is a competency based, hands‑on training program led by highly skilled firefighting professionals. Students gain practical fire academy experience in core emergency response situations, including structural firefighting, fire behavior and safety, incident command systems, personal protective equipment, search and rescue, ventilation, ladders, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials mitigation, and medical response. The curriculum is designed to mirror real world firefighting environments, ensuring learners develop the teamwork, technical proficiency, and decision making abilities essential for safe and effective firefighter related responsibilities.
Graduates of the program will be prepared for industry recognized certifications—namely Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter I, and Firefighter II—and positioned for immediate entry into the fire service workforce. Aligned with national standards and employer guidelines, the program equips students with the confidence, credentials, and practical skills needed to protect communities and serve with professionalism from day one.
As a student of this program, you will:
- Learn to suppress and mitigate fires
- Understand how to reduce the impacts of hazards on people, property, and the environment
- Recognize and treat medical emergencies
- Serve communities and citizens in need
- Complete Firefighter I and II courses
- Learn ICS, fire behavior, PPE, fire attack, search and rescue, ladders, ventilation and extrication
Attainable Certificates Include:
- Dixie Technical College Certificate
- Utah State Fire Service Certification (Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter I, Firefighter II)
UFSCS Firefighter I & II Certification Standard:
- Click here for more information about the Firefighter I & II Certification Standard.
This Program Prepares You for Careers Such As:
- Firefighter – Median Income $39k/year, with top earners at 63k/year.*
*Source: careeronestop.org
Total Tuition and Course Fees:
$2,060.00
Scholarships Available
Program Length:
5 Months
Credit Hours
12
Upcoming Start Dates:
January 11, 2027 | 9:00am – 2:00pm | Mon – Thu
August 3, 2027 | 8:00am – 1:00pm | Mon – Thu
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Firefighter
Program Description
Attendance Standard: This program has a minimum attendance standard of 80%.
Learning Objectives
- Suppress and mitigate fires.
- Reduce the impacts of hazards on people, property, and the environment.
- Recognize and treat medical emergencies.
- Serve communities and citizens in need.
- Explain fire service history.
- Contrast between career versus volunteer positions.
- Evaluate and apply concepts of risk management and mitigation.
- Identify a fire emergency.
- Demonstrate proper deployment of hoses and connection to water supply.
- Demonstrate effective fire suppression techniques.
- Determine offensive or defensive fire attack.
- Conduct, salvage, and overhaul.
- Demonstrate how to use the NFIRS (National Fire Incident Reporting System).
Firefighter (12 Credit Hours)
TEFF 1100: Introduction to Fire – 1 credit hour
TEFF 1200: Firefighter – 11 credit hours
Accreditation
Dixie Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Accreditation by COE is viewed as a nationally-honored seal of excellence for occupational education institutions and denotes honesty and integrity. Information regarding accreditation may be obtained at:
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
Telephone: 770-396-3898 Fax: 770-396-3790
council.org
The Firefighter Program is currently under review for accreditation through the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (UFRA) and the Utah Fire Service Certification Council (UFSCC).
All UFRA Accreditation documents are publicly available for review upon request.
Cost Overview
Tuition at Dixie Technical College Is Affordable
Tuition & Fees must be paid before registering for class unless a payment plan or other funding options have been approved and signed. Information is subject to change without notice.
Tuition is waived for High-School students, however they are still responsible for course fees and additional costs.
Total Tuition and Course Fees:
$2,060.00
Additional Costs:
$100.00 – Uniform Shirts
$360 Total – $90 for each of the four certifications (Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations)
$339.00 – Textbook
$50.00 – Boots
$30.00 – EMS/Tactical Pants
$35.00 – Background Check
$15.00 – Black Belt
This program is NOT eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
Learn about Scholarships and how to apply for them.
Cohort Start Dates
Upcoming Start Dates and Class Times for This Program
Program Length
5 Months
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Education Verification
Provide a copy of one of the following: High School Diploma, High School Transcript showing graduation date, GED, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree.
Testing Requirements
Waived with current EMT certification.
CPR/BLS Certification
Click here to see acceptable certifications.
You can also submit a receipt for an upcoming BLS course as proof you’ll complete certification before class starts. See Dixie Tech BLS class times here.
Mental Readiness and Fitness Assessment
Provide a physician-signed medical clearance letter on official letterhead confirming your physical and mental fitness for the rigorous demands of firefighting. Additionally, you must pass an in-person fitness assessment by completing 25 pushups and 35 situps each within one minute, holding a plank for 90 seconds, demonstrating a 45-pound grip strength, and running 1.5 miles in under 15 minutes.
Fitness Assessment:
To qualify for future employment as a firefighter, candidates must maintain excellent physical and psychological health. Once you are accepted into the program, you will receive instructions on how to schedule your required fitness assessment.
- Physical Expectations:
- 20 push-ups in one (1) minute
- 30 sit-ups in one (1) minute
- 1.5 mile run in 16:40
- 90-second plank
- 45 lb. grip test.
- NOTE: The physical strength and endurance demand associated with training and on-the-job use and operations of current firefighting equipment include lifting, carrying, pulling of objects, climbing, crawling, running, and hoisting. Physical agility requires upper body strength, aerobic conditioning, and flexibility. Students will be exposed to dark rooms, confined spaces, and extreme heat and cold.
- Physical Expectations:
Proof of Valid Driver's License
Drug Screen
This will be taken care of within your program.
Background Check
Cost: $35, this should be taken care of upon acceptance to your program. Further instructions will be provided.
Basic Utah EMT License
Advanced Utah EMT License preferred.
Professional Goal Statement
Application Fee
$0 for all applicants.
Application Review
After successfully completing and submitting the above requirements, the College will perform an application review. Students will be emailed regarding their acceptance status.
To get started on these requirements begin an application.
What You Can Become
Firefighter
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Industry Expert Instructors
Our industry-leading instructors, equipped with years of experience and knowledge, are prepared to mentor and guide the next generation of Firefighters.
Tim Andrus
With over 22 years of dedicated experience in the fire service, Tim Andrus has established himself as a seasoned leader and a distinguished national instructor.
Throughout his career, Tim has held numerous leadership roles and has shared his expertise with students across the United States. His professional journey began in Utah, serving with both Bountiful City and South Davis Metro Fire, before concluding his distinguished tenure with the North Las Vegas Fire Department.
Beyond his professional and instructional commitments, Tim is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hunting, and maintaining his cabin property. Above all, he values quality time spent with his family.
Firefighter Industry Partners
Dixie Technical College’s OAC program collaborates closely with industry partners, ensuring that its curriculum remains highly relevant and applicable to the dynamic demands of the modern workplace.
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