The Fire Service Administration Program trains students to be leaders in the field of firefighting and prevention. The coursework focuses on the principles, theory and practices associated with managing firefighting services and supervising protection workers. Students will learn the history of fire protection, demonstrate incident command leadership and test theories for effective management of fire service professionals. Program courses will also cover labor relations, legal responsibilities and other practical topics relevant to the day-to-day administration of public organizations. Students will also practice proper fire investigation and communication techniques.
This program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).