Almeda University, an online university, offers a Master of Science degree in fire services. This program begins by helping students understand the inner workings of the fire services industry. Once a foundation of proficient skills is developed, Almeda instructors introduce business management education to the student. This approach helps graduates become effective managers, running America's firehouses.
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) offers students around the country an opportunity to earn a master's degree in safety, security and emergency management. Fire service professionals are encouraged to complete the degree with a concentration of fire and emergency services coordination. The purpose of this degree is to train students to become effective fire services leaders, according to the EKU website. While enrolled at EKU, students complete coursework on the following subjects: emergency and disaster preparedness, labor and worker's compensation laws, strategic planning for fire and emergency services and public emergency services. In addition to learning leadership skills, students learn to develop emergency services policy and objectives for effective fire service.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) offers a graduate degree in fire and emergency management administration. This program is open to both active fire service professionals and those who desire to work in the field, according to the OSU website. This program aims to educate students in the foundations of effective emergency services management. Students study organizations to better understand how policy objectives, budgets and labor management affects a working firehouse. Traditional business management education is blended with topics unique to the fire and emergency services field.
Grand Canyon University (GCU) offers both in-house and online opportunities for its students. Fire service professionals, specifically those who have completed the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer training program, can earn a master's degree in leadership, according to the GCU website. Students in the Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership program will end up with the skills to help fire department officers through their leadership skills. In addition to developing practical leadership skills, students learn how to prepare for disasters and terrorism threats. Students also receive education on legal and environmental issues.