Fire

Is an Online Fire Education Possible?

Yes! Kaplan University, the highest ranking online fire school, is an accredited US institution offering programs to train individuals to become outstanding firemen, police officers, firewomen, firefighters, etc. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, at present there are 305,500 people employed as fire fighters alone in America, and their average annual salary is $47,270. Fire inspectors and investigators make on average $56,310 per year and there are about 12,180 of them employed today. Online schools like Kaplan University have been proven to help successfully launch workers into this field.

Fire Common Job Tasks
  • putting out fires
  • saving people who are trapped in burning buildings
  • treating people who are hurt or ill
  • responding to calls that involve medical emergencies
  • cleaning and repairing their equipment
  • practicing fire fighting skills
  • performing fire inspections
  • exercising to keep fit
  • making sure that laws about fire safety are followed
  • visiting schools to teach fire safety
Popular Journals & Magazines Fire Organizations Related Professions Currently in Demand
  • Chief Engineer
  • Fire Investigator
  • Deputy Fire Chief
  • Fire Battalion Chief
  • Fire Crew Chief
  • Chief Nurse Executive
  • Assistant Chief Engineer
  • Chief Building Engineer
  • Chief Operation Manager
  • Fire Captain
Top Cities for Fire
  • Nashville
  • Omaha
  • Dallas
  • Miami
  • Atlanta
  • San Diego
  • Houston
  • New York
  • Los Angeles
  • Chicago
Top States for Fire
  • Tennessee
  • Nebraska
  • Texas
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • California
  • New York
  • Arizona
  • Illinois
  • Arkansas
Common Fire Degree Program Names
  • AS in Fire Science
  • BS in Fire Science Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate - Fire Science
  • AAS in Fire Science
  • Advanced Start BS In Fire Science
  • BS in Fire Science
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Science
  • BS in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology (Fire Protection Administration)
  • MS in Safety Security & Emergency Management Fire & Emergency Services
Common Fire Course Titles
  • Fire Safety Hazards Recognition
  • Fire Suppression and Detection Systems
  • Fire Protection Management
  • Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Analysis
  • Advanced Extinguishing Systems Design and Analysis
  • Structural Designs for Fire and Life Safety
  • Fire Dynamics
  • Industrial Fire Pump Installations
  • Fire and Safety Simulation Modeling
  • Advanced Fire and Safety Problems

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