36 Fire Science Preparatory Programs

The Fire Sciences Department (FIRE) provides training and education for students wishing to begin a career in the fire service, attain a higher level of education, and/or prepare for career advancement.

Do you know what to do if a fire breaks out? This health and safety course teaches you everything you need to know about fire safety. We explain how to prevent fires and how to respond to fire emergencies. We discuss how to develop fire safety systems and evacuation plans for homes and offices and assess their effectiveness. We then go through fire safety laws that protect vulnerable groups like the elderly, people with disabilities and children.

Participants must be members of a paid or volunteer fire department. Technical skill training and certifications are offered through fire departments. Once the required training and certifications are acquired, fire service technology credits can be transcripted. Students then complete the General Education Core classes and apply for an A.A.S. degree in Fire Service Technology. See the program plan area for the major requirements.

Firefighting is a dynamic public safety profession that requires a wide and ever-changing range of knowledge and skills. Areas of necessary knowledge include safety, fire behavior, and suppression, rescue, emergency medical service delivery and operations, hazardous materials, building construction, detection, and signaling systems, and the incident command system. This program focuses on preparing the student for their first career in the fire service. This program includes educational opportunities for those employed within the fire service, as well as those within volunteer fire agencies.

Firefighters provide a special service to the community, protecting people and their property with fire prevention and protection efforts. To prepare for this career field, you’ll learn the principles of fire behavior, management, prevention, and protection systems, as well as other emergency services. Your training will include knowledge of building construction and the use of water in fire protection.

This free online course teaches basic fire prevention measures and evacuation procedures in the event of a fire.

Learn the fundamentals of fire safety management in this free online training course to protect your organization.

In this free online course, learn the most important duties of firefighters and study fire safety standards.

The Fire Science Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) program is designed to prepare students for a variety of roles in fire prevention, suppression, and emergency response. The curriculum covers ess...

The fire science A.A.S. degree program is designed for individuals employed as firefighters or individuals seeking employment in the fire protection industry. Additionally, it prepares to fire and emergency service personnel for advancement to leadership positions.

The Fire Science Program at Volunteer State Community College is designed to prepare current and future firefighters to be leaders and thinkers in the firefighting profession.

The Basic Fire Academy is designed to give the student a well-rounded education for a fire service professional.

An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Fire Science is a program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in the field of fire service. Recognize the importance of ethics, professionalism, and diversity within the fire service. This degree is often offered by community colleges or technical institutions and aims to prepare individuals for entry-level positions within fire departments, emergency services, and related fields.

The Fire Science program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Are you a firefighter who wants to pursue a leadership role such as a fire officer or fire chief? Are you a firefighter looking for a competitive edge or seeking to transfer to a four-year college? Enrol in the fire science and administration AS degree at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN.