Fire Science

If you are passionate about fire safety and prevention and want to make a difference in your community, CNM's Fire Safety program is for you. Our program is designed to prepare you for a fulfilling career in the expanding fire service field, which increasingly requires trained, skilled, and knowledgeable firefighters.

By enrolling in our Fire Science program, you can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science or a Fire Academy Certificate of Completion. Each of these credentials will provide you with the educational foundation necessary for various roles in fire service.

If you are interested in learning at an accelerated pace, the CNM Fast Track program features a Fire Academy Certification pathway through traditional open-enrollment courses and a structured, demanding 18-week academy. CNM and the Fire Academy instructors have built strong partnerships with fire departments throughout the state of New Mexico, ensuring our top-of-class curriculum meets community needs and industry standards. This collaboration also enables us to mirror the kind of training provided by fire departments and recreate experiences you’ll encounter in the field as a firefighter.

Mia Langler, a recent graduate and top cadet in her cohort, shares, “It will probably be the toughest 18 weeks of your life, but it is all worth it in the end. If you can keep a positive attitude and push yourself alongside your cohort, you will get so much out of the experience.”

If you are an agency that is interested in sponsoring a cadet through the 18-week academy, please email Innovative Programs Academic Affairs Director, Carla Love at [email protected].