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.
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,185
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,185
Total Programs in Fire Science (5)
1
Associate Program
4
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,930
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,969
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Pocahontas, Arkansas
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,051
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,051
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Santa Maria, California
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,405
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,313
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Joliet, Illinois
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,186
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,186
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Santa Rosa, California
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,798
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,798
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Tyler, Texas
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,424
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,424
Total Programs in Fire Science (4)
4
Certificate Programs
Las Vegas, Nevada
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,664
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,686
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Bachelors Program