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FIRE SCIENCE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

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Online Associate Degrees in Fire Science

As wildfires ravage the West Coast and communities all over the country work to boost their fire response readiness, demand for professionals in fire science continues to rise. Online associate's degrees in fire science, including concentrations in fire prevention and fire suppression, allow you to achieve a practical knowledge base while you continue to work full-time.

Online fire science degrees can cover a broad range of topics. Courses might include fire prevention, international fire codes, fire prevention systems and extinguishers, and fire service rescue practices. Because of the nature of the subject, online associate's degrees in fire science include a hands-on component. You might train on-site in a burn building, smoke tower, or fire pit.

Fire science degrees can help you prepare for entry-level positions in firefighting with specializations in fire investigation, hazardous material, or pump operations. You might also earn your associate's degree to advance toward a management position in the fire service.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Employment of fire fighters is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014." Fire fighters often receive benefits packages including medical and liability insurance, sick leave, vacation time, and paid holidays. And though no degree can guarantee a specific job or salary, in May 2004 the median hourly earnings of fire fighters were $18.43.

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Columbia Southern University

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science

CSU is an accredited member of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). CSU is also on the list of institutions where military personnel can apply their education benefits.

Learn more about programs at Columbia Southern University.

Keiser University - Fire Science

Associate of Science Degree in Fire Science

The Fire Science program at Keiser University is 100% online. Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone 404-679-4501) to award associate, bachelor's and master's degrees.

Learn more about programs at Keiser University - Fire Science.

Chemeketa Community College
Chemeketa Online offers over 260 college courses and professional workshops, 5 degree and 2 certificate programs students can complete online. Chemeketa's online/distance education Fire Protection Technology degrees are designed for fire service professionals active in the field. Chemeketa offers the following online fire protection technology associate degree programs:

Associate of Applied Science in Fire Protection Technology - Fire Prevention
Associate of Applied Science in Fire Protection Technology - Fire Suppression

Course work is accredited by the Oregon Board on Public Safety Standards and Training and by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.

Pikes Peak Community College
Pikes Peak Community College offers the following program in fire science:

Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology

Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science

Keiser University - Fire Science

Associate of Science Degree in Fire Science

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