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Take Your Career to New Heights
with UMUC’s Fire Science Programs

UMUC’s fire science programs build you up with the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a management-level position in a public, private, or military fire department, or to advance in the following career paths:

  • Fire service
  • Public safety
  • Law enforcement
  • Emergency response
  • And more!

You'll benefit from curriculum developed in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, and the National Fire Academy, and taught by knowledgeable faculty with real world experience. The coursework is also a part of the National Fire Academy’s Degrees at a Distance program.

Already have fire-fighting skills and knowledge from previous work? You may be able to earn up to 30 credits toward a bachelor’s degree through UMUC’s Prior Learning program.

With so much to gain, there’s never been a better time to enroll in a fire science program at UMUC!

Classes are enrolling now. Contact a knowledgeable enrollment specialist or
call 800-888-UMUC.

Open Up a Whole New World of Opportunities

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