Schools in Florida That Have Fire Science Degrees

Central Florida Community College

• Central Florida Community College offers an associate degree in fire science technology to those already working in the fire service field and wanting to advance. The program, which is 60 credit hours, offers courses that certify graduates as Fire Officer I and II and prepares them for technical and supervisory positions in fire service. Some courses offered include fire prevention practices, private fire protection systems, fire department administration, building construction for the fire service, fire investigations and fire chemistry. The program's core courses are conducted at the Florida State Fire College.

  Central Florida Community College

  Ocala Campus

  3001 S.W. College Road

  Ocala, FL 34474-4415

  352-237-2111

  cf.edu

Edison State College

• Edison State College offers an associate degree in fire science technology. The program is 60 credit hours and is for students who have completed the Florida firefighting minimum standards training and firefighters who want to advance their career opportunities. Courses are designed to fit the work schedules of employed fire service personnel and include classroom and online courses.

  Lee County Campus

  8099 College Parkway

  Fort Myers, FL 33919

  239-489-9300

  edison.edu

University of Florida

• The University of Florida offers an online bachelor's of science degree in fire and emergency services. The coursework for this 120-credit-hours program contains training in fire science, emergency medical services and emergency preparedness. Graduates will be trained to manage all aspects of the modern emergency response agency. To register, applicants must have a related associate's degree from an accredited college and appropriate fire and emergency services experience.

  University of Florida

  College of Design, Construction and Planning

  M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction

  P.O. Box 115703

  RNK 304

  Gainesville, FL 32611

  352-273-1063

  ufl.edu

Seminole State College of Florida

• The Seminole State College of Florida offers an associate degree in fire science technology. The 60-credit-hours program includes courses such as fire investigation, hazardous materials, fire protection systems and fire company administration. Graduates are trained for employment with public fire departments, insurance companies, industrial firms, governmental agencies, educational organizations and fire protection manufacturing and research groups.

  Seminole State College

  100 Weldon Boulevard

  Sanford, FL 32773-6199

  407-708-4722

  seminolestate.edu

South Florida Community College

• South Florida Community College offers an associate of applied science degree in fire science technology. The 60-credit-hours program prepares graduates for employment as a fire inspector and investigator, fire science technician, fire officer, fire safety inspector or firefighter. It provides supplemental training for those currently employed in the fire service field.

  South Florida Community College

  600 West College Drive

  Avon Park, FL 33825

  863-453-6661

  southflorida.edu