BLOOMINGTON – ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ 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 fire service.
Firefighter training at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ could be free with the state’s grant for students who qualify, since firefighters are in high-demand in Indiana.
Students can complete their training in just five courses or two semesters. Courses 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 requirement for employment at firehouses.
ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Bloomington is now enrolling its next cohort of fire service professionals and classes 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.
ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ 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, call 812-330-6013, or email askBloomington@ivytech.edu. For information on free, short-term training programs at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Bloomington, visit .
About ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ
ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a 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.
