The Fire Science program develops the professionalism and knowledge needed to be successful in today's fire service. The core curriculum is taught by Fire Service Professionals who concentrate on both basic and advanced topics. The curriculum has been approved by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) committee at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The curriculum also reflects National Fire Protection Association Standards in an effort to address the challenging and dynamic aspects of public or private sector, fire service leadership, and administration.
 

Anna Maria College also offers this fire science degree online for students who want to go back to school part time and seeking distance learning and a flexible schedule.

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In addition to College academic requirements, Fire Science majors must complete nine core courses, six upper-level fire science electives. Courses offered include:

Leadership
Applications for Fire Research
Analytical Approaches to Public Fire Protection
Fire Behavior and Combustion Theory
Principles of Emergency Services
Fundamentals of Fire Prevention
Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
Fire Protection Systems
Building Construction for Fire Protection
Diversity in the Workplace
Fire Prevention and Organization
Fire Related Human Behavior
Occupational Health and Safety
Community Risk Reduction for Fire and Emergency Services
Emergency Medical Technician

For more information, please contact:
Everett Pierce
Program Director
(508) 849-3744
epierce@annamaria.edu