Student firefighters run drill at Gruening
July 30, 2012
![TP-12-3475-05 Student firefighters with the University Fire Department conduct a drill using the big ladder truck on the Gruening Building Wednesday afternoon.](http://news.uaf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TP-12-3475-05-300x200.jpg)
UAF's Community and Technical College offers a two-year associate of applied science degree in Emergency Services. The program provides a unique learning environment where students can obtain classroom education, hands-on training and practical vocational experience through local fire and rescue organizations.
The program offers students a fundamental working knowledge of the various aspects of municipal fire, wildland fire, emergency medical services, hazardous materials control and public safety. A large pool of instructors provides a high level of technical expertise on a variety of specialty emergency services.