Fire Science / Fire Fighting with an Emphasis in Homeland Security, A.A.S. ♦

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The Fire Science / Fire Fighting with an Emphasis in Homeland Security program reflects the assessed needs of the community for careers in the fire service and the need for trained professionals in disaster preparedness. The need for disaster preparedness has been magnified by the added threat of a terrorist attack using weapons of mass destruction. The curricula are designed to prepare students for initial career preparation, career development, and for foundations leading to university transfer credit. The curricula of the Fire Science / Fire Fighting with an Emphasis in Homeland Security Program meets or exceeds the standards established by the National Fire Academy-Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) committee.

This offering is available in the following modes:

Face-to-face, Fully online 

With this award, you may see jobs such as:

Firefighter, Fire Officer, and Emergency Manager

Related Awards:        

Fire Service Leadership, A.A.S. ♦  

Firefighter / Basic, Level I Certificate  

♦ — This symbol indicates the offering is also available fully online.