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Skagit Valley College
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Fire Protection Technology, AAS
- Mount Vernon, USA
- Oak Harbor, USA
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Associate Degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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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.


Lewis-Clark State College
Associate of Applied Science in Fire Service Technology
- Lewiston, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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.


Mission College
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Associate in Science in Fire Protection Technology
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
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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.
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Fox Valley Technical College
Associate Degree in Fire Protection Technician
- Appleton, USA
Associate Degree
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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.


University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Fire Science A.A.S.
- Fairbanks, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
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...


Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Fire Science A.A.S.
- Phenix City, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
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.


North Central Texas College
Fire Science
- Online USA
Associate of Applied Science
On-Campus
English
The Basic Fire Academy is designed to give the student a well-rounded education for a fire service professional.


Dickinson State University
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Fire Science
- Dickinson, USA
Associate of Applied Science
On-Campus
English
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.


Lanier Technical College
Fire Science Technology, certificate
- Cumming, USA
- Gainesville, USA
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Certificate
Full time
On-Campus
English
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.


Lake Superior College
Fire science and administration AS degree
- Online USA
Associate of Applied Science
On-Campus
English
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.


Maysville Community and Technical College
Associate of Applied Science in Fire/Rescue Science Technology
- Maysville, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
The MCTC Fire/Rescue Science Technology program will prepare you for the challenges facing today’s emergency responders. In this program, you will learn about fire suppression and prevention skills, technical rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical care, and leadership.


Copper Mountain College
Associate in Science in Fire Technology with emphasis on employment preparation
- Joshua Tree, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Fire Technology field will count toward a certificate or Associate of Science Degree. These courses are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution, gain employment in the fire service, or as a refresher for those individuals currently employed in any area of the fire service.


North Kent College
Basic Fire Awareness
- Dartford, United Kingdom
Course
On-Campus
English
This course complies with SI 2015 No. 410, and is intended to give all candidates basic knowledge of fire safety, fire prevention and an understanding of the hazards of fire. Candidates will understand the need for prompt, safe and correct action to be taken on the outbreak of a fire, and will experience the use of extinguishers on live fires.


Northern New Mexico College (NNMC)
Certificate in Wildland Fire Sciences
- Española, USA
Certificate
Full time
On-Campus
English
This program prepares you for entry-level employment in Wildland Fire Management. It provides entry-level fire suppression and management skills.


North Kent College
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
- Dartford, United Kingdom
Course
On-Campus
English
This course is based on the Merchant Navy Training Board syllabus approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and an STCW Certificate is issued on completion of the course. The course is designed to give a comprehensive understanding of the theory of fire as it applies in a shipboard environment, and familiarity with the use and maintenance of both fixed and portable fire fighting equipment, including breathing apparatus.
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