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Overview for Fire Science/Fire-fighting

A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of fire fighters. Includes instruction in fire-fighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types of fires, hazardous material handling and control, fire rescue procedures, public relations and applicable laws and regulations.

Careers for Fire Science/Fire-fighting Majors

A major in Fire Science/Fire-fighting is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Top 7 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Fire Science/Fire-fighting among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded*/ Percentage	Selectivity	Cost*
		Anna Maria College Paxton, MA	21 (13.6%)
		Cogswell Polytechnical College Sunnyvale, CA	20 (24.4%)
		CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice New York, NY	7 (0.4%)
		University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC	4 (1.3%)
		Siena Heights University Adrian, MI	3 (0.5%)
		University of Florida Gainesville, FL	2 (0.0%)
		Providence College Providence, RI	1 (0.1%)
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