Program Information
The fire science program is committed to providing an integral link between formal education and the emergency services through essential training in life safety, protection of property and environmental conservation, benefiting the students and the communities they serve. Butler’s Fire Science Program is located at 2610 W 6th Street in El Dorado. Butler’s Fire Science Program offers a large selection of courses in Butler and Sedgwick County. Instructors are current and retired fire service personnel ranging from Firefighters to Fire Chiefs.
Butler Community College is committed to flexible pathways for our student’s success. Courses are offered in varying delivery formats; face-to-face, blended and online. When reviewing this pathway, please check the Class Schedule to identify which format the course is offered to make sure you are selecting the delivery modality that fits your needs.
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Kansas State Wide Transfer course (T►)
Milestone Courses - Courses are considered essential for progress within a selected Pathway and are indicated by a diamond symbol (♦).
This course is offerd online (O)
Additional Costs
An additional lab fee is assessed to each program course to cover cost of equipment maintenance, repair and replacement, lab consumables, and certification exam fees. Fees are subject to change.
Service Certification Exams
At the end of each Term, students will have the opportunity to test through a third party tester for Fire Service Certifications. These certifications are recognized nationwide within the fire service. Specific courses are designed to meet or exceed the national Standards, preparing the student for the exam. Students must meet specific criteria in order to be eligible for testing.
Program Pathway Learning Outcomes
Click here to view this program’s assessment data. For more information or questions, please contact Phil Speary at pspeary@butlercc.edu or 316.322.3226.
Contact Information
Zach Lindsey
Lead Instructor
316.323.6149
Office: BOE, Bldg 2600
zlindsey@butlercc.edu
Evan Seiwert
Department Chair, Fire and EMS
316.323.6148
Office: BOE, Bldg 2600
eseiwert@butlercc.edu
Angie Martin
Administrative Assistant
316.323.6150
Office: BOE, Bldg 2600
amartin50@butlercc.edu
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