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PCC’s Public Safety and Emergency Services Institute Honors Fire Academy Graduates, May 15

May 15, 2012

Tucson, AZ – PCC’s Public Safety and Emergency Services Institute will host a graduation ceremony for 36 Fire Academy graduates on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

PCC, through the Public Safety and Emergency Services Institute, provides two training program options within Fire Science.  These include a Certificate for Direct Employment and an Associate of Applied Science Degree for Direct Employment.

These programs provide students with the academic and hands-on skills training necessary for employment in the firefighting industry.  Graduates are prepared to take the state licensing exam for certification as an Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence (AzCFSE)-Firefighter I & II. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of firefighters is expected to grow 9 percent from 2010 to 2020.

  • What:  PCC Fire Science Academy Graduation Ceremony
  • When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 15
  • Where: Rincon High School auditorium, 421 N. Arcadia Ave.
  • Information:  Public Safety and Emergency Services Institute, 206-6350

CONTACT:
C.J. Karamargin
Vice Chancellor for Public Information and Government Relations
(520) 206-4850
ckaramargin@pima.edu