What degrees do firefighters get?

Answer 1

It depends on where you are. Some departments require that you have a 4 year degree, but most don't. As to what the degree needs to be, meh, doesn't matter much. A management degree would be most helpful, if you plan on moving up within the department. There are Fire Science degrees, but they are usually 2 year associate degrees. To turn that into a bachelor's degree, you usually move into an emergency management program.

Being a firefighter in most places only requires that you are a high school graduate or equivalent. If you want to have a leg up on other candidates become a volunteer, if there is one in your area, and get your NPQ Firefighter 1. Also look into EMT school. These will make you a more desireable cadidate because the department will not have to invest as much into your training. In reality, you do not need these going in, as the department will ether provide this training, or send you off to get it.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

There are some community colleges that offer an Associates in Applied Science (AAS) in Fire Science. Still, the higher the degree the more doors that will be open to you. The higher degrees can be in a variety of related areas.

You can obtain this information by going to www.collegeboard.com/splash/ and using the sites College MatchMaker search engine. You can research colleges and universities by name, or by programs of study, or by geographical location, size, or combinations of all etc. The site will provide you with a list of institutions based on your request. It will give you the schools background, accreditation, degree offerings, programs of study, entrance requirements, tuition and fees, athletic programs etc. and a link to each institutions official web page. Just copy and paste the above link into you browser's address bar.

Answer 3

Varying by the department, and whether it is going to be on a career or volunteer basis, some will and some will not require you to have certain certifications and degrees.

Some volunteer-based departments will send, those who need it, to training for certifications.

Many career-based departments would prefer you have certifications and degree's prior to applying. Some even prefer that you have a certification/degree in Emergency Medicine prior to applying.

The best thing to do is review that specific department's website and look for recruitment requirements.

Answer 4

Most of the time you don't need a degree at all. Pay incentives are given if you have an AA for fire science though

Answer 5

You would probably not be hired unless you had a high school diploma, but a college degree is not required, usually.

Answer 6

It depends on where you live. Some departments require you have a four year degree, but some don't. A management degree would be the most helpful in getting you a position.

Answer 7

NO.