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Degree Programs Offering Fire Science

Online Fire Science Degrees: The Fire Science Associate's Degree Program exposes recruits to simulated disaster scenarios, such as burning high-rise buildings, aircraft catastrophes, as well as hazardous material spills. Receiving an Associate's Degree from an accredited online college or campus program represents the same high benchmark of excellence that professional firefighters receive from municipal fire academies.
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Featured Online Degree Programs in Fire Science and Prevention

The following featured schools offer accredited Fire Science Degrees.

Allied Health Institute
Lewis University
Kaplan University Online
Keiser University
Anna Maria College
Ashford University

Job Highlights for Fire Science Degree Holders
Public safety professionals can earn higher salaries by pursuing a bachelor's degree in a specialized area of fire science. Schools now offer targeted concentrations on terrorism incident management, natural disaster relief, and arson investigation.

Students can lay the foundation for a career as a fire chief by enrolling in management and personnel administration. Other classes such as chemistry and engineering help launch careers as fire prevention specialists, working with contractors and architects to design safer buildings.

Fire science degree holders qualify for specialized jobs in local public safety agencies or in government administration. Careers such as fire chiefs and lieutenants in larger cities can earn upwards of $80,000 per year.

Fire Scientists:
Fire Scientists are on the cutting edge of studying fire and its role in nature. From the tropical forest of Puerto Rico, to the expanses of rangelands in the west, research and scientific analysis teaches fire managers.

Studies consist of natural fire regimes for different ecosystem types, the effects of different kinds of fire on the landscape, the behavior of fire under different conditions, the effectiveness of foams and retardants and the effects of different tactics used to put fires out; these are just a few of the areas within fire science that continue to be studied. Fire science also addresses the restoration and rehabilitation of wildlands after fire moves across watersheds. This is key to bringing new insights into enhancing native species of trees and plants.

Fire Science Major
The student who graduates with a major in fire science will be able to:

  • Explain and apply the organizational theories and skills required for fire service administration.
  • Learn procedures and practices to manage career and volunteer fire-protection organizations effectively.
  • Develop and administer a comprehensive hazardous materials management program, from planning to post incident phases.
  • Analyze the legal implications and aspects of the fire department’s role in public safety.
  • Describe the fire-related social, cultural, behavioral, economic, and political characteristics of diverse populations in the United States and abroad.
  • Develop effective written communications consistent with the fire service and related professional environment.
  • Discuss the historical development of fire protection and apply historical lessons to contemporary issues in fire protection and emergency management.
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