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FIRE 96 Work Experience Program

Get Hands-on In The Fire 96 Class

WHAT IS WE?

The Work Experience program is designed to give students hands-on opportunity to experience their potential career path while earning course credit. Students spend a semester with a fire department or private industry fire partner and participate in various activities/projects.  It is a golden opportunity to build your resume and professional network. 

Participating Departments:

  • Montclair
  • Hermosa Beach
  • Los Angeles County Fire
  • West Covina
  • Rancho Cucamonga
  • Chino Valley
  • Upland
  • La Habra Heights
  • Mt. SAC Fire Academy Training Center
  • Simplex Grinnell and ConFire Dispatch Center

Work Experience is not open to all students. Space is limited.

Students eligible to participate in FIRE 96 Work Experience must have the following:
  • Overall good academic standing
  • Completed a minimum of 12 units of FIRE courses OR Completed one SAMC course
  • Be able to dedicate a minimum of 8 hours per week to the program. 

 

 

For questions or concerns, please contact Lisa Winston at lwinston3@mtsac.edu or call (909) 274-4084.

 

 

Technology & Health Career Specialist

Lisa Winston, M.S., joined Mt. SAC after working as a career advisor to incoming college students and adults in career transitions. She is the Career Specialist for the Division of Health and Technology.  Her educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Student Affairs Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Counseling. Lisa has experience with individualized and holistic career advising, undecided/undeclared major advising, college teaching, and transitioning students to the collegiate environment. If you are interested in the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge and theory in a real work environment while earning college course credit, contact Lisa. In addition to coordinating the Work Experience Program, Lisa assists Health and Technology students with managing the career cycle, including: resume, cover letter, job applications, interviewing skills and techniques.                  

 (909) 274-4084