Fire Continuing Education

Promotional opportunities in the fire service are often enhanced by a combination of technical training, academic coursework and officer development continuing education courses.

Continuing education classes

In addition to offering an AAS: Fire Science Technology degree, MCC is authorized by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety to deliver many continuing education courses that will broaden your knowledge base, sharpen your fireground and supervisory skills and prepare you for additional responsibilities in your organization.


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classes beginning BEFORE July 1, 2023

CLASSES BEGINNING AFTER JUNE 30, 2023

Course Schedule (PDF)


Course offerings

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

Open CPAT testing is held frequently throughout the year. To register, click the blue register online button to the right and select the date and time convenient for you.

CPAT Registration: We cannot process orders 48 hours before the test date.

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Register for CPAT Testing

Fire Service Entrance Exam (FSEE)

The B-5 FSEE is offered continually on an individual basis. Please call our MCC-Blue River testing center at 816.604.6434 to schedule a test time. You may take the B-5 FSEE as many times as you wish, although typically scores do not vary widely.