Fire Science school training courses in Birmingham, AL (public, in-house or online)

Today, fire science professionals do much more
than put out fires.

Fire fighters are often the first at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency and must be able to treat injuries or perform other vital life-saving functions.
Fire inspectors check the safety of existing buildings and approve plans for new ones.
Fire investigators work with fire departments and insurance companies to determine the cause of fires.
An associate degree in fire science is essential...

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The purpose of this program is to provide firefighters with a program of instruction leading to a degree. The program is designed with the objective of increasing firefighter professionalism through continuing education. Check with your four year institution for the transferability of courses in this program. This program is not specifically designed to transfer to a four year institution. Students planning to transfer to a four year program should notify their advisor upon entry into the progra...

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1. Degree Policies and Procedures are in the Catalog online.
2. The Public Service program is designed for working professionals and other students whose objectives are to obtain an A.A.S. degree or certificate in pursuit of upgrading employment in the area of the Fire Fighter Service or Emergency Medical Provider Services. Students intending to transfer to a Baccalaureate program should consult the Public Service programs department chair for advising.
3. The Emergency Medical Services (E...

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Every year, fire kills more people than any other natural disaster in United States. According to OSHA statistics, in the year 1995, 200 people were killed at workplace from fires and explosions, more than 5,000 were injured, and businesses faced the loss of around 2.3 billion dollars. Fires create havoc among workers and demolish thousands of businesses every year. Fires lead to injuries, deaths and time away from work due to recovery, all of which severely affect their livelihoods. In this cou...

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This NWCG course includes instruction and practical application components of S130 and S190. Fire department affiliation required for Red Card Certification. In-house classes and on-site classes are available.