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Fire Science program graduates celebrated at ceremony

Photo caption: From left to right: Conner Wolfe, Dallas Willoughby, Damian Doty, Ethan Gervasoni, Marshal Sherpa, Gavin Birks, Luke Reitzel, Austin Kenworthy, Jacob Ford and Alex Matthews (Fire Apparatus Engineer from Glendale Fire Department, Bag piper).

MOHAVE COUNTY –Mohave Community College (Mohave College beginning August 2025) Fire Science students from the class 25-2 were celebrated for their accomplishments during a ceremony with friends, family and colleagues at the Mohave Valley Fire Department station Friday, March 7. 

This is the first cohort to go through an 8-week program. 

Fire Science students learn practical techniques for fighting fires and also study the theories of fire fighting techniques. MCC’s Fire Science programs cover a wide range of classes designed to prepare students for entry-level firefighter positions and for advanced or promotion opportunities in fire services. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science provides a general education and technical training to succeed as a fire service professional.

Fire Academy Fall 2025 application is now open. The deadline is March 31, 2025, by midnight. To learn more about the Fire Science program, visit Mohave.edu/FireScience.