Firefighter
The Firefighter program provides adult students the opportunity to prepare for employment as firefighters. Highly skilled and trained firefighting professionals will instruct students through hands-on curriculum in structural firefighter skills, hazardous materials mitigation, and taking care of sick or injured patients. This program supports the mission to deliver competency-based, employer-guided careers, and hands-on technical education.
Firefighter is accredited by the Utah Fire Service Standards and Training Council (UFSCC). Students who complete all coursework can certify and obtain certifications in: Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter I, and Firefighter II.
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.
This program meets the certification requirements for the state of Utah. The college has not determined whether this program meets requirements for any other state.
Syllabi
Providing course syllabi ensures openness and transparency in course expectations, fostering a clear and accessible learning environment for all students. To see the course syllabi for the Fire Services Department, click the link below.
Syllabi for Fire Services Department Courses (opens in a new tab)
Program Courses
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About Your Program
This program is defined-entry, defined-exit, and runs once a year in June. Please contact a Student Success Advisor with any questions you may have about a program. You can check the start dates here.
Make an appointment with a Student Success AdvisorNot ready to schedule? You can text questions to (435) 261-9877.
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Admissions
Complete the Certificate-Seeking Application below. College admission policy requires a student to have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
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Programmatic Requirements
Students will receive additional pre-enrollment programmatic requirements, if applicable, via email. If you have not received this email within 24 business hours, please check your spam or junk mail folders.
Additional requirements for the Firefighter program can be found in our online application (opens in a new tab) .
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Complete the Competitive Application
Individuals must apply to the program using our Firefighter application after completing the Certificate-Seeking Application.
Questions about your application? Contact a Student Success Advisor.
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Enrollment/Registration
Once you have been accepted into the program, the next step is to meet with a Student Services Representative to complete your enrollment.
A half down payment on the estimated cost of tuition and fees or completed Financial Aid is required at the time of enrollment. No appointment is necessary.
If you have any questions, Student Services can be reached at 435-753-6780 or studentservices@btech.edu or you can visit us in person at the Logan Campus!
Scholarships
Checklist
- Your Student ID
- Letter of recommendation
- Personal history and career objective
- High school transcript
The Process
- Soft deadline: the 5th of each month.
- BTECH gathers applications submitted during the previous month.
- The Scholarship Committee reviews each application.
- BTECH evaluates available funds.
- Award results are typically sent within 4–6 weeks.
- If awarded, you receive a link to schedule a meeting to accept the award.
- BTECH disburses scholarship funds.
Veterans
- Complete the Veterans checklist (opens in a new tab)
- Contact the VA Certifying Official: nmcinelly@btech.edu
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Estimated
Tuition & Fees |
Estimated
Equalized Payment |
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| $3,425 | $571 |
| This is an estimate. Course fees may vary |
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Books & Supplies
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Pell
Eligible |
Books and supplies (ISBN/edition) |
Yes |
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Adult Schedule
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Certificate Credit
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Tue–Thu:
4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat:
7:00 am–4:00 pm |
19 credits
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Certificate Length
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High School Course
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6 months
26 hours per week
*Does not include pre-requisites |
Arranged
Schedule varies by school |
The program will begin in June 2026.
**Attendance is required.
Logan Campus
1410 North 1000 West,Logan, UT 84321
Outcome Data
Reported annually to the Accrediting Agency,
Council on Occupational Education
- Completion Rate: 100%
- Job Placement Rate: 100%
- Withdrawal Rate: 0%
Outcome statistics are compiled annually based upon Training Outcome surveys conducted with students post-graduation. Data is gathered through coordination with the student, faculty, Student Services Office personnel, and licensing agencies.
Employment Outlook
What is the difference between a job and a career?
The words career and job are very different. To be specific, a job is what you show up to for work; a career spans your lifetime and includes your education, training, and professional memberships, and is something you love doing.
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Living
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Miscellaneous Personal
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| $8,730 | $2,502 |
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Transportation
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Dependent Care
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| $1,737 | $414 |
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Disability-related
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Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential |
| $126 | $0 |
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Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.