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The 411 on Fire Science Degrees

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The fire science degree is an enigma to some, mainly due to the fact that firefighters for many years were not expected to have higher education. But as demand for positions increase, so does the quality of candidates. Firefighters are no longer competing amongst high school graduates, but candidates with associate and bachelor degrees as well.

FireLink has recently partnered with schools that offer top fire science degree programs to get you the education you need to get ahead. Click the individual topics below, or simply follow the numbered tabs at the bottom of the page to get started.

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coreyrcoons

1 day ago

2 comments

firefighting and rescue is my dream can anyone give me some advice on how to further this dream!
BIGT

5 days ago

116 comments

can you help me were to go to become a firefighter
Fauzy1

7 days ago

2 comments

Good advice, I would much rather get my degree while I'm young then have to go back to school later.
Martin

9 days ago

4 comments

where do i begin? what classes do i need to take to becomea firefighter? how many years will it take?
firebylaw

11 days ago

6 comments

so should high school grads choose the traditional route or the online course because im looking for the right path
firebylaw

11 days ago

6 comments

so getting your AS and BS is a good idea even before getting on the department
FireFighterBolin

12 days ago

38 comments

Will definitely be checking into this, thanks for the info
hfd75

15 days ago

2 comments

Quality information
cali2611

16 days ago

2 comments

University of New Haven in Ct has a great program that where i got mine from
Heather

17 days ago

4 comments

I heard Keiser and UMUC have great Fire Science programs
NahNah

19 days ago

4 comments

do i get my science degree in academy or do i go to a community college
emtffdan

about 1 month ago

716 comments

Well done with good advice.