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Get Your Degree in Fire Science Online Now
More than a helmet and a hose
The first thing one thinks
of in relation to fires and firemen is probably the bulky
suit, protective helmet, and monster hose requiring about
five strong men to hold it and manipulate the powerful stream
against a raging fire. In many areas, the local firemen are
still volunteers; but the need for trained professionals in
the area of fire science is changing that. Furthermore, you
can get your degree online, often in less time than it would
take in a traditional classroom setting.
Columbia
Southern University offers
an degree program online.
Both programs provide comprehensive curriculums of fire
prevention and fire protection. Coursework includes
Fire Protection, Fire Prevention, Principles of Fire
Behavior, Fire Protection Systems, and more.
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Eastern
Kentucky University offers a program and
a M.S. in Safety, Security and Emergency Management
with a concentration in Fire and Safety program. The
M.S. program is designed to provide students with the
leadership and strategic planning skills they need to
devise tactical plans for fire and emergency services.
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Keiser University offers an that is designed to provide students with an understanding of crisis management and prepare them to conduct fire scene investigations. Coursework includes fire prevention methods, fire detection systems, fire rescue, safety and salvage procedures, and more.
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Grand
Canyon University has
a
degree program online. In this program, students learn
strategic management strategies and about internal processes.
Coursework includes analysis, evaluation and administration
of fire protection services, disaster planning, management
instruction, and a whole lot more.
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Worcester
Polytechnic Institute
offers a degree program. Designed
primarily for professionals currently working at engineering
firms, in the government section and as consultants,
this program provides the knowledge, skills, and training
to enhance one's career in fire protection engineering.
The program exposes students to the newest of research
and the latest industry trends.
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What
is Fire Science
Fire Science is much more than putting
out fires, although appropriate methods of fire suppression
and extinguishment are certainly a part of the education.
In addition, the degreed fire scientist will understand crisis
management, will be able to investigate a fire scene to determine
the cause of fire and will perform community services to guide
citizens in ways of protecting lives and property. Such an
individual will have a thorough knowledge of fire detection
systems, of hazardous materials, of fire behavior, and of
safety and salvage practices. The degree prepares an individual
for a management position with a fire service.
An
individual who is willing to travel and be in a position to
influence city, state and even national government organizations
can study the fire regimes for different ecosystems along
with the different kinds of fires that occur on various landscapes.
Fire scientists also address the restoration of wilderness
areas that have been devastated by fire along with presenting
proposals for the re-establishment of native plant and wildlife
species.
Getting
the Education
An Associate's Degree in Fire Science
may involve as much as 60 credit hours with 36 hours in the
fire science courses themselves. The Associates Degree from
an accredited school will give you the same quality of education
that professional fire prevention specialists receive from
the municipal fire academies.
You
can become a fire chief by combining the fire science courses
with courses in management and administration. Some students
also enhance their career possibilities by taking chemistry
and engineering courses that enable them to find employment
as fire prevention specialists who work with architects and
contractors to design safer buildings.
Your
Salary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
that firefighters often endure low (or no) pay and poor working
conditions. A degree in fire science, however, will enable
you to specialize and qualify for jobs in public safety agencies,
government administration, or international fire related research,
prevention and recovery. The average salary for a fire prevention
specialist and code inspector is $46,000 while fire chiefs
and officials in major cities can earn approximately $80,000
per year.
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