What is the cost to complete the education for a firefighter?

Answer 1

The cost for training to become a firefighter will depend on what type of fire department you will work for. If it is a volunteer department, training is always free. Otherwise if you will be a salaried firefighter, training can cost several thousand dollars.

Answer 2

There are no standard tuition and fee rates for colleges and universities. Each institution will have rates particular to itself. There are a number of variables to consider to include whether the institution is public or private, the geographical location, the specific program of study (some of which have greater course and/or clinical fees), and whether the school is a two year or four year institution. Once you collect the names of some colleges and universities you have an interest in, you can then research the cost specific to those institutions. Still, the most prevalent schools offering fire science majors are community colleges. This will mean the degree will cost much less than if you were to attend a four year institution. Once again, it depends on where you are locate. I would urge you to contact your home county community college for exact costs.