For those interested in careers in emergency services, learning the ins and outs of fire investigation and crisis management may be essential. Fire science is an area of study that may focus on the causes and effects of fire as well as the prevention, investigation, and management of it.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.