<p>Advance your fire service career. Learn the latest practices in areas ranging from fire prevention to arson investigation, and more. Earn a degree that employer's respect 100% online at one of the largest providers of public safety programs in the U.S.*. Purdue Global is recognized as an official Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) institution. </p> <h2 id="section---ProgramHighlights">Program Highlights</h2> <p>Study topics such as fire behavior and combustion, building construction, hydraulics, water supply, fire protections systems, strategy and tactics, occupational safety, and legal aspects of emergency services. </p> <h2 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h2> <p>First-line supervisor, fire investigator or inspector, firefighter, fire protection sales agent </p> <h2 id="section---FESHECurriculum">FESHE Curriculum</h2> <p>As a Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) recognized institution, the curriculum closely follows the FESHE model. </p> <h2 id="section---IFSACAccredited">IFSAC Accredited</h2> <p>The program is accredited by International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). </p> <h2 id="section---FireAcademyFireServiceAssociationsPartnerships">Fire Academy/Fire Service Associations Partnerships</h2> <p>Earn credit for previously completed courses, professional learning, and certifications.* In addition, IAFF members, employees, and immediate family members are eligible for a tuition reduction.&dagger; </p> <h2 id="section---BachelorSDegreeFoundation">Bachelor's Degree Foundation</h2> <p>You can transfer your associate's degree into a future Purdue Global bachelor's degree in fire science to cover half of the requirements.&Dagger; </p> <p><i>Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. Additional academy training or education may be required for firefighting or emergency management jobs.</i> </p> <p><i>Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit from any of these sources. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy.</i> </p> <p><i>&dagger; Eligible family members include spouses, domestic partners, parents, siblings, and children. Must be a member of an organization with which Purdue Global has an educational relationship. Contact an Admissions Advisor for details. May not be combined with other Purdue Global tuition reductions or ExcelTrack&trade; pricing.</i> </p> <p><i>&Dagger; The University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any future programs. Speak to an Advisor about transfer credit opportunities and see the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy.</i> </p> <h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>An applicant to the Associate of Science in Fire Science program at Purdue Global should be interested in seeking a public service career and have excellent communication skills. You may be physically strong and capable of thinking on your feet. Applicants to Purdue Global should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To complete the Associate of Science in Fire Science program at Purdue Global, you must earn 90 credits. You should be prepared to earn 15 core credits, 60 major credits and 15 elective credits. </p> <p><u>Core Requirements (15 credits)</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CM107</td><td>College Composition I</td></tr> <tr><td>CM220</td><td>College Composition II</td></tr> <tr><td>MM150 <br /> <br /> MM212 </td><td>Survey of Mathematics <br /><b>OR</b><br /> College Algebra</td></tr> </table><p><u>Major Requirements (60 credits)</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CJ246 </td><td> Human Relations in a Diverse Society</td></tr> <tr><td>FS100 </td><td> Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services</td></tr> <tr><td>FS101 </td><td> Fire Behavior and Combustion</td></tr> <tr><td>FS102 </td><td> Building Construction for Fire Protection</td></tr> <tr><td>FS103 </td><td> Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply</td></tr> <tr><td>FS104 </td><td> Fire Protection Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>FS105 </td><td> Fire Prevention Practices</td></tr> <tr><td>FS201 </td><td> Strategy and Tactics</td></tr> <tr><td>FS202 </td><td> Principles of Emergency Services</td></tr> <tr><td>FS204 </td><td> Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services</td></tr> <tr><td>FS208 </td><td> Legal Aspects of Emergency Services</td></tr> <tr><td>FS299 </td><td> Associate's Capstone in Fire Science</td></tr> </table><p><u>Elective Requirements (15 credits)</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td> </td><td> Open Electives</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities-2">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Associate of Science in Fire Science degree at Purdue Global could provide you with the abilities and competencies you'll need to pursue positions in fire service. However, more training or education could be required for some fire science careers. Following are a few options you may be able to consider after graduating: </p> <ul><li>Fire investigator </li><li>First-line supervisor </li><li>Manager of firefighting workers </li><li>Fire inspector </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>If you're thinking about further developing your skills in and knowledge of the fire science field, you may want to pursue a 4-year degree after earning the Associate of Science in Fire Science degree at Purdue Global. Here are some programs that you might want to consider: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Fire Science </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration </li></ul><p><i>Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. Additional academy training or education may be required for firefighting or emergency management jobs.</i></p>