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.
South Portland, Maine
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,314
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,592
Total Programs in Fire Science (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,059
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,059
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Lynchburg, Virginia
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,572
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,572
Total Programs in Fire Science (2)
2
Associate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,947
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,160
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,429
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,429
Total Programs in Fire Science (3)
2
Certificate Programs
1
Associate Program
Albany, Georgia
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $2,863
Average Student Loans Awarded: $2,878
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: $6,816
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,816
Total Programs in Fire Science (3)
2
Certificate Programs
1
Associate Program
Bakersfield, California
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,291
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,291
Total Programs in Fire Science (2)
2
Certificate Programs