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Fire Science
Helping to prevent, battle, or investigate fires can be very rewarding career fields.
Today, fire science professionals do much more than put out fires.
- Fire fighters are often the first at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency and must be able to treat injuries or perform other vital life-saving functions.
- Fire inspectors check the safety of existing buildings and approve plans for new ones.
- Fire investigators work with fire departments and insurance companies to determine the cause of fires.
An associate degree in fire science is essential if you want to pursue a career in this dangerous but rewarding career field.
Fire fighters are expected to face keen competition for available job openings. Applicants with the best chances are those who are physically fit and score the highest on physical-conditioning and mechanical aptitude exams as well as have an associate degree in fire safety. An EMT or paramedic certification will have an additional advantage.
Do you have what it takes to be a fire science professional?
Fire fighters, investigators and inspectors must have mental alertness, self-discipline, courage, mechanical aptitude, endurance, strength, and a sense of public service.
A career in fire science could be right for you if you:
- Are interested in studying fire to understand the science of how it works
- Have initiative and good judgment
- Are dependable and able to get along well with others
- Have the ability to establish and maintain discipline and efficiency
- Work well under pressure
- Deal well with emotional or difficult situations
- Are physically strong and healthy
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN FIRE SCIENCE
CIP Codes:
43.0203
Semesters:
5
Tuition Range:
$28,500
Number of Graduates in Cohort:
No information available
Mean Institutional Loan Debt of Graduates:
No information available
Mean Private Loan Debt of Graduates:
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Mean Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates:
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On-time Completion:
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Available Graduate Employment Rate:
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SOC:
33-1021.01; 33-2011.01; 33-2021.01; 33-2021.02; 33-2022.00
Occupational Title:
Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors; Municipal Firefighters; Fire Inspectors; Fire Investigators; Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
O*Net Links:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-1021.01 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-2011.01 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-2021.01 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-2021.02 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-2022.00
Our Accreditation
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Learn more about our special undergraduate program and graduate program accreditations.
