Fire Science Technology

An Education On The Front Lines Of Fire Safety And Response Essentials

The associate degree program in Fire Science Technology provides students with the skills and knowledge to become highly competitive candidates for entry and/or advancement as professional and volunteer fire and emergency services personnel.  more

The Mercer County Fire Academy is located at the Captain John T. Dempster, Sr. Fire Service Training Center located in Lawrenceville. Set in a suburban area, the original mission was to provide a central training focus for the fire service community in and around Mercer County. Today the Dempster Center has an ever-expanding role in providing training to Fire and EMS personnel in the Mercer county region. The Academy is a division of Mercer County Community College.  more