Bachelor in Fire Science

The online bachelor’s degree in Fire Science offered by Anna Maria College prepares you for an entry-level career in fire prevention and protection as a firefighter or member of a fire service agency. The undergraduate-level program covers the essentials of fire prevention, safety and management. It also emphasizes strategic and leadership skills that are valuable throughout a career in the fire service.
 Coursework emphasizes the technical aspects of fire and safety, fire detection and control systems, and hydraulics as well as areas related to operations and the community, such as the organization and communication of emergency services, legal issues, and public education. The curriculum has been approved by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) committee at the National Fire Academy, the educational arm of the U.S. Fire Administration.