Fire Science Degrees

Fire science is the practice of preventing and dealing with the possibility of major fire disasters, such as wildfires or industrial fires. In fire science, the focus is on creating and implementing policies, preventative measures, and disaster plans related to fire safety. A bachelor's degree in fire science may include coursework in fire prevention management, public policy, safety leadership, and emergency services training. Those who wish to work in the field of fire science may pursue careers as emergency management specialists, fire prevention supervisors, fire protection engineers, or related positions in government agencies such as the Joint Fire Science Program. Employees in the field of fire science can expect a competitive salary; the median annual wage for fire prevention and protection engineers in 2008 was $72,490.