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Associate of Entry Level Firefighter

Southwestern College

  • Chula Vista, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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About the program

Associate of Science in Entry Level Firefighter at Southwestern College, Chula Vista, covering fire behaviour, prevention, emergency medical response and hazardous materials for fire-service careers.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the central ideas
  • methods and debates within Entry Level Firefighter (AS). Analyze subject-specific information and apply appropriate research or practical methods. Communicate informed conclusions and reflect on ethical and professional contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Firefighter
  • fire inspector
  • fire prevention specialist
  • fire investigator
  • engineer
  • captain
  • battalion chief
  • fire chief

Curriculum

  • Completed as an associate degree of at least 60 units
  • usually over about 4 full-time semesters
  • combining general education with major courses. Study centres on fire behaviour
  • prevention
  • emergency medical response and hazardous materials for fire-service careers. Individual course lists and unit counts are given in the college catalog and the program map.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school diploma or certificate (official transcript
  • certified English translation if not in English); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 50
  • IELTS Academic 5.5
  • Duolingo 75
  • or US high school or college English composition
  • or Q International School Level 108); evidence of funds 30
  • 431 USD with Affidavit of Support; F-1 transfer students add I-20
  • F-1 visa
  • I-94 and Transfer Verification Form
  • No minimum GPA published

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or certificate (official transcript, certified English translation if not in English); F-1 transfer students with I-20, F-1 visa, I-94 and Transfer Verification Form

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 50
  • IELTS 5.5
  • Duolingo 75
  • IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Secondary Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

  1. Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$10,218 USD
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusHigher Education Center at Otay Mesa
Faculty or schoolHealth, Wellness & Public Safety
DepartmentFire Science Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteCollege and foundation scholarships may be available to eligible enrolled students; international status can affect eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    27 Nov 2026

    13 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.