Helena College Fire Program

06/02/2023

Already have a Bachelor's degree or some college and thinking about a career change into a field where you can make a difference? Our degree is designed to work for you! The general education classes are aligned with the Montana University System core for maximum transferability and the Fire classes are designed so qualified adult learners can do them on an accelerated schedule. Contact [email protected] for more info.

05/16/2023

Thanks to Helena High School for having us out to talk to students about Fire & EMS at HHS Career Day!

05/10/2023

Graduation!😀😀😀

05/03/2023

Our Fire 131 Apparatus and Hydraulics students have been taking advantage of the good weather to practice drafting and supplying sprinkler systems. Interested in getting a hands-on start to your fire career? New student registration is open for Fall 23! https://helenacollege.edu/admissions_enrollment/applyonline.aspx

04/19/2023

The 1st year students have been working on their Driver/Operator and Hazmat Ops certifications while the 2nd years are working on Firefighter II. Ready to start your fire career? Registration for new students opens May 1!

03/08/2023

We love having our Helena College Fire Program alumni back as Instructors! Paramedic Nick Burkland (HC Fire '17) is our lead EMT Instructor. We also appreciate Paramedic Paul Field (HC Fire '18), and AEMT Becca Dorsey (HC Fire '18) helping teach our EMT students.

02/25/2023

This week our first-year students in Hazardous Materials class checked out what it's like to don a Level A total encapsulating suit.

02/16/2023

2nd year students are working on low angle rope rescue in preparation for Firefighter II certification exams. Chilly but sunny day to practice in the shadow of the Elkhorn Mountains.

01/28/2023

Thanks to MTN News for checking in on our EMT class!

Helena College’s Fire and Emergency Services program was revamped in 2021. And this year they’re offering a free EMT class for high schoolers.

11/22/2022

Finishing up IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter 1 Certification Montana Style!