ONLINE FIRE SCIENCE DEGREES AND PROGRAMS

At Northern Virginia Community College, students can earn an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology degree. The program prepares students for technical or administrative careers in fire service or private sector careers in related fields. Students can transfer to bachelor’s degree programs after graduation.

Broward College offers an Associate in Science degree in Fire Science Technology at its A. Hugh Adams Central Campus. Classes prepare students for careers in administration, with a foundation in ethics, safety, codes, and standards. There are opportunities for concentrated study in arson investigation, fire officer, and municipal fire inspector specialties.

A Fire Science Technology Associate degree from St. Petersburg College provides a strong foundation in understanding the prevention and control of fire hazards in preparation for state certification. There are five sub-plans (Fire Inspector I and II, Fire Investigator, Fire Officer I and II) available online and in the classroom, all which are offered as certificates.

Keiser University Campus Online, the online division of Keiser University, offers an Associate of Science degree in Fire Science. The interactive programs can be accessed at each individual student’s pace and are approved by the Florida State Fire College for Certification. The program was developed through a partnership between the Florida Professional Fire Fighters and Keiser University.

TThe Open Learning Fire Service Program at the University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The school is the only one in the North America to offer both an online associate’s and bachelor’s degree in fire science. The program is offered in conjunction with the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Program.

Columbia Southern University offers several degrees in fire science, including an Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Administration, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health Concentration in Fire Science, and Fire Science Certificate. Each program provides students with rigorous training in fire behavior, prevention, and protection in an online environment. All programs have been recognized by Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) through the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy (NFA).

Pikes Peak Community College offers an online Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science Technology as part of the school’s online program. Courses prepare students for entry-level fire service careers. The program also serves experienced fighters seeking training through the Fire Science Credit for Prior Learning Program.

Eastern Kentucky University has more than 30 years of experience training firefighters and offers bachelor’s degrees in Science in Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation, Fire Protection Administration, and Fire Protection & Safety Engineering Technology. Students are prepared for growth in fire science careers by world-renowned instructors and experienced industry professionals from around the country.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers a Fire Science degree based on the National Fire Academy of Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum. The program meets criteria set by the National Fire Protection Association and addresses all critical areas modern fire departments must perform in the increasingly demanding field with online classes designed for flexibility and convenience.

Salem State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Administration which provides students with a strong academic and technical foundation as established by the National Fire Protection Association. All students are prepared for advanced management positions in fire services.

Providence College prepares its bachelor's students for the significant demands of a career in the fire science industry. It includes 120 credit hours in academics, research, ethics, and leadership training for administration and management positions in fire service in the increasingly demanding field.

John Wood Community College offers online Associate of Applied Science degrees as part of the school’s Fire Science Program. Students can work at their own pace while taking fire science courses, many of which are approved by the Illinois State Fire Marshal. Exams given at the end of courses are approved for Illinois firefighter certification.

At Colorado State University, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in Fire and Emergency Services Administration as part of the school’s comprehensive online program. Students receive training in advanced technical skills while also preparing for the key administrative tasks associated with a modern career in fire science.

A Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Services Management from St. Thomas University prepares students for a professional career in fire or related services. Five-week courses can be taken one at a time to give students a foundation in critical and creative skills through collaboration and management in a blended or strictly online format.

Lake Superior State University (LSSU) offers a bachelor of science in Fire Science degree in a convenient online program. Students can complete an associate-level degree in fire science at Lansing Community College or Kalamazoo Valley Community College on-line or via DVD. The program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.

Waldorf University offers students the opportunity to earn an Associate in Arts degree with a concentration in Fire Science. Students can learn about a wide range of fire science topics, including risk reduction, investigation, and fire dynamics in the online program. Students can also earn a Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Fire Science Administration degree in the school’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE)-recognized program.

Distance-learning students can earn their bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from Anna Maria College (AMC). The program, which has been awarded Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) recognition, prepares students for the professional and technical duties involved with a career in fire service. Anna Maria College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

At Cogswell Polytechnical College, students can earn a bachelor's of science degree with a concentration in Fire Administration or Fire Prevention/Technology in the school’s online program. The Fire Science program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and sponsored by the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Higher Education (FESHE) program.