| Distance learning or online college classes for a | | | | Depending on the level of degree the student is |
| degree in fire science is making it easier for | | | | seeking, classes will include fire behavior, fire |
| firefighters to obtain entry-level and advanced | | | | suppression, incident command, fire prevention, |
| degrees in fire science. As the fire service | | | | fire inspection, fire investigation, public safety, |
| progresses and becomes more science based, | | | | hazardous material operations and command, |
| many departments are requiring additional | | | | personnel management and other general classes. |
| education and degrees for promotion of | | | | An online or distance learning college degree |
| firefighters. | | | | website can provide the student with specific |
| An online fire science degree is ideally suited for | | | | information about schools, fire related classes and |
| the professional firefighter who wishes to be | | | | specialities that are available. Information about |
| promoted into officer positions. Because of a | | | | financial aid, requirements, tuition costs, and college |
| firefighters typical work schedule, it is difficult for | | | | support services will be available. Usually an |
| the potential student to attend a traditional or | | | | advisor is accessible for further questions. |
| campus based college or university. Geographical | | | | Promotion up the career ladder will more and |
| location is also a road block to obtaining a formal | | | | more be influenced by the education level of the |
| degree in fire science. If the fire house has | | | | officer candidate. The forward thinking firefighter |
| computer access or wireless capabilities, the | | | | can take advantage of this by obtaining an |
| firefighter can get and complete assignments | | | | advanced degree in fire science through a |
| online during down time at work. | | | | distance learning program. |
