PCC’s Fire Science Academy Graduation, Dec. 19

December 18, 2012

Tucson, AZ – Pima Community College’s Public Safety and Emergency Services Institute will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday for 38 students who have completed the Fire Science Academy. 

PCC offers a Certificate for Direct Employment and an Associate of Applied Science Degree for Direct Employment in Fire Science.

These programs provide students with hands-on real-world fire service training that meets the Arizona requirements for Emergency Medical Technician/Basic (EMT-B) and Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications. 

Graduates of the Fire Science Academy are prepared to take the state licensing exam for certification as an Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence (AzCFSE)-Firefighter I and II. 

The following is a list of the Fire Science Academy graduates:

Angel T. Amado

Craig M. Ayer

Michael E. Ballenger

John L. Bianculli

Gregory M. Chandler

Shaun W. Chandler

Kristy L. Coleman

Casey J. Cross

Jaclyn R. Frazier

Timothy M. Gard

Alexander Gerrish

Michael A. Hernandez

Tobin N. Johnson

Diana M. Jones

Darla M. King

Brett J. Lacher

Travis D. Lepird

Joseph B. Magyar

Mark E. Magyar

Phillip R. Marrone

Isaiah J. Mendoza

Matt Mortenson

Adam Ortiz

Sam Ourada

Ryan Rex

Billy Rivas

David Rock

Alyssa R. Romero

Jessie Salcido

Steven Salcido

Trent Schroeder

Chad C. Spahr

Ryan A. Szach

David J. Thomson

Tevin M. Villalba

Ian S. Whittaker

Lisa Wood

Garrett S. Woodworth

• What:  Pima Community College Fire Science Academy Graduation Ceremony
• When:  6 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2012
• Where:  PCC Center for the Arts Proscenium Theatre, West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of firefighters is expected to grow 9 percent from 2010 to 2020.  To learn more about PCC’s Fire Science Program, call (520) 206-6350 or psi@pima.edu.

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