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A study path focusing on the theory and practice of fires and fire-fighting. This may include instruction in fire chemistry and physics, combustible materials, computer science, building construction, fire codes and related laws, fire hydraulics, fire command, fire prevention/inspection, fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, fire/arson investigation, occupational safety, equipment operation, emergency medicine and communications.

Top Schools For Fire Science and Fire Fighting Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Butte College
Oroville, CA		$5,884 12,841 620 Certificate (620)
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL		$4,895 25,950 598 Certificate (1), Associate (298),
Bachelor's (299)
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL		$0 323,040 225 Associate (225)
Marion County CTAE
Ocala, FL		$10,664 481 182 Certificate (182)
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL		$10,500 14,440 173 Certificate (168), Associate (5)
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT		$13,240 28,718 154 Certificate (58), Associate (58),
Bachelor's (38)
McFatter Technical Center
Davie, FL		$7,680 1,111 153 Certificate (153)
Technical Education - Osceola
Kissimmee, FL		Unknown 489 144 Certificate (144)
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL		$11,309 59,120 137 Certificate (137)
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX		$3,792 6,375 129 Certificate (128), Associate (1)
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Fire Science and Fire Fighting Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 6,930 70%
Associate 2,751 28%
Bachelor's 120 1%
Master's 59 1%
Doctoral Not Available 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 9,205 93%
Female 655 7%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 258 3%
Black or African American 343 3%
Hispanic or Latino 1,096 11%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 87 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 7,440 76%
Other/Unknown 594 6%
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Fire Science and Fire Fighting Internships

Job Title:San Jose Fire Department - Firefighter Lateral
Description:The San Jose Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Firefighter Lateral (EMT) and Firefighter Lateral (Paramedic). Firefighters will immediately begin a Fire Academy training program. Upon successful completion of...>
Company:City of San Jos�
Location:San Jose, CA
Posted:5/19/2013
Source:ZipRecruiter
Job Title:Firefighter Paramedic
Description:Under the immediate supervision of a Fire Lieutenant, the Firefighter performs rescue and lifesaving operations, effects the confinement and extinguishments of hostile fires, performs salvage and over-haul operations, and protects property...>
Company:
Location:Lake Oswego, OR
Posted:5/24/2013
Source:Firstjob.com

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