Fire Science DegreeTrying to decide if a Fire Science degree is right for you? Please consider the following benefits: Job Placement If two candidates are applying for a position with a local fire department, the applicant who has a college education will win out every time. Although most fire departments only require a high school (or equivalent) education to be considered for employment, they will give greater consideration to the applicant with college courses. Why? Because the person who has taken the initiative to further their education demonstrates that they have the self-discipline to do what it takes. Naturally, if their degree is in Fire Science, then all the better. Financial Generally speaking, most fire departments offer an educational incentive for members who have a college degree. The increase in earnings can be based on a percentage of your current salary or it may be in the form of a yearly bonus. Earning a degree in Fire Science also provides additional income potential by way of promotion within the fire department. Whenever a firefighter is eligible to apply for the next highest rank, having a college degree is always a huge plus. More and more departments are requiring their officers to have a college degree in order to advance among the ranks. Obviously, the higher the position within the fire service, the higher the salary. Which leads us to the third benefit of a Fire Science degree. Career Advancement The knowledge that is gained through fire related college courses is invaluable when it comes to being a fire officer. Those officers who have successfully completed the advanced training find that they are better equipped to lead and manage fire personnel. Even more importantly, the safety of the fire crews is enhanced as a direct result of the officer's additional fire training. As a whole, firefighters who earn a degree have a better chance of advancement within the fire service. The degrees available in the Fire Science program are the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
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