Yavapai College's Fire Science program leads the industry in higher education for fire service professional development. Our program centers upon the overall development of the student including best practices in understanding fire behavior, firefighting, rescue practices, hazardous materials, firefighter mental health, safety operations, and fire dynamics. Learn more and apply at yc.edu/fire | Yavapai College

During live fire training, firefighters learn how to safely and effectively fight fires in controlled settings under supervision. These drills help prepare firefighters to think clearly and act calmly under stressful situations where lives are at stake. These training scenarios take place in burn buildings and are carefully monitored by Live Fire Training Instructor’s (LFTI’s). At the completion of these drills, firefighters receive an evaluation of their performance during the exercise. A high