Overview

The Associate of Science degree in Fire Science at American Public University System provides you with the academic courses needed to support your advancement in the field, in careers such as a firefighter, fire inspector, arson investigator, or related public safety occupations.

Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Describe the historical development of fire protection and response from its origins through contemporary times.

• Identify and differentiate the various forms of fire, their fundamental scientific principles, and their associated mitigation and response strategies.

• Describe the legal and regulatory duties and responsibilities of the fire department as a public organization.