Fire science is the study that is concerned with all aspects of fire, from fire behavior to fire investigation. This is the study that provides information about the causes of fire, preventing measures, emergency tactics and everything related to the fire.
An Accredited College/University creates a pathway for the students to enroll in fire science programs offered by the Colleges/University which are funded by the federal government or the state government.
The Organizations that accredited a college for fire science programs are listed below:
The fire science course includes the study of the process of Fire Prevention, Emergency Management, Fire Investigation, Fire Control, Fire Chemistry and Physics, Harmful Materials Management, Disaster and Fire Protection Planning.
An Associate’s degrees prepare students for entry-level firefighting positions. It requires 60-90 credits and takes 2 years to be completed.
A Bachelor’s degree provides students with advanced knowledge in the specialized fields of fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency response management, fire safety, and leadership. It requires 120-125 credits and takes 4 years to be completed.
A Master’s degree provides the knowledge of professional practice and qualifies students for advancement to leadership or managerial positions. It requires 36-70 credits and 2 years to be completed.
The minimum GPA requirement to apply for admission in fire science programs is 2.00 or higher.
Fire science course provides all the knowledge required about fire and the causes, prevention, fire management, disaster control, fire suppression. This course provides an in-depth knowledge about the fire control, suppression and fire defense.
Charles Town, West Virginia
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,956
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,966
Total Programs in Fire Science (4)
2
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
2
Associate Programs
Orange Beach, Alabama
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,646
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,646
Total Programs in Fire Science (7)
2
Associate Programs
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program
4
Bachelors Programs
Forest city, Iowa
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $8,247
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,150
Total Programs in Fire Science (6)
5
Bachelors Programs
1
Associate Program
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,699
Average Student Loans Awarded: $10,164
Total Programs in Fire Science (2)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Masters Program
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,667
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,343
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Cincinnati, Ohio
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,647
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,988
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Richmond, Kentucky
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,280
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,685
Total Programs in Fire Science (5)
3
Bachelors Programs
2
Certificate Programs
Columbia, Missouri
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,561
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,052
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program