Become a Fire Fighter
So you have decided that you want to pursue a career in fire science but you are not sure which school is right for you. In general, in order to become a fire fighter you are going to want to have a minimum of an associate’s degree and most likely a bachelor’s degree in fire science. It’s not required in all areas of the country but it certainly gives you a leg up on the competition. There are several great schools that offer fire science programs and we are going to show you the best of the best below:
Featured Fire Science School
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Grand Canyon University - The Master's Degree in Fire Science is designed to provide students with the general education and technical training to succeed as a Fire Science professional. Like many of the other fire science schools you can get an associate's or bachelor's degree in several public safety fields at GCU.  |
We put together some excellent degree programs above to prepare you for a career as a firefighter. We really want you to provide a unique value proposition as you apply for your first job as a fire fighter. While there is no set formula for becoming a fire fighter that will guarantee you the job of your dreams, there are definitely things that you can do to help your cause. Here is a quick list:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science or Criminal Justice
- EMT Certificate – Get your EMT certificate and don’t let it expire.
- Paramedic License – Get you paramedic license and don’t let it expire.
- CPR Certifications – (CPR for the Professional Rescuer, CPR for Healthcare Providers)
- Firefighter 1 – Academy Certificate
- Firefighter 1 – State Certification
- Volunteer experience – volunteer at a local fire department doing anything at all to get experience
- EMT experience – since fire fighters normally respond with EMT personnel, it’s important to be prepared
- Ambulance driver’s license – make sure you keep this current
You can see from the list above that it takes some time and effort to become a fire fighter and to really make yourself marketable in this industry. Don’t be afraid to go for the job of your dreams.