BLOOMINGTON—Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington began offering Firefighter training courses and has graduated its first class of firefighters. All eight students are now prepared with the skills and knowledge they need to become certified for work in the fire service.
Firefighter training at Ivy Tech could be free for students who qualify for the state’s Next Level Jobs grant, as firefighters are in high demand in Indiana.
Students can complete their training in just five courses or two semesters. Course topics include public safety, hazardous materials, firefighting I and II, and emergency medical technician (EMT) certification. Holding an EMT certification is becoming more common as a firehouse employment requirement.
Ivy Tech Bloomington is now enrolling its next cohort of fire service professionals, and classes will start as soon as October 21. For more information and to apply now, contact Sarah Cote, dean of the School of Public Affairs and Social Services, at scote@ivytech.edu or call 812-330-6310.
Ivy Tech Bloomington offers more than 40 career and four-year transfer programs, with courses that start multiple times per year for quick entry and graduation. To get started, apply for free online at ivytech.edu/bloomington, call 812-330-6013, or email askBloomington@ivytech.edu. For information on free, short-term training programs at Ivy Tech Bloomington, visit ivytech.edu/bloomington/NLJ.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College (ivytech.edu) is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and serves thousands of students online annually. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and skills training that aligns to the needs of the community. The College provides seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a Bachelor’s degree. Follow Ivy Tech on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
