Will you be a leader in the Fire Department? Courage is a prerequisite.

How many careers do you know of that include the word “courage” in the job description? Few professions enjoy more respect and esteem than that of a firefighter. Those on the front lines truly earn the thanks they receive. It’s a demanding career, but one that offers an incredible sense of accomplishment.

It takes more than just desire.

Today’s fire science professionals and students require skills like administration, management, communications and qualitative analysis. And those are precisely the skills taught in our new Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Fire Science Management. It’s designed to educate, train and develop the leaders — like you — who will manage the ever-increasing complexities of today’s fire departments. The course of instruction is based on the recommended core curriculum established by the National Fire Academy.

Fire up your career while earning your degree!

The fire science program’s balance of theory and hands-on training not only enhances the educational experience, but also increases your employment potential. In fact, once you’ve completed the requirements for the associate degree, you’re immediately employable by the Jacksonville Fire Department — so you can be starting your career while completing your bachelor’s degree. It’s rewarding AND affordable. And, FCCJ’s tuition is substantially less than other universities while not diminishing the quality of education. So if you want a job that’s challenging, rewarding, profitable and attainable, get more information about our Fire Science program today.

• Fire Science Technology (A.S.)*
• Fire Science Technology (A.A.S.)
• Fire Fighter II (Fire Fighter I and II) (workforce certificate)

*Note: The Fire Science Technology (A.S.) 2911 program fully transfers as a junior standing to B.A.S. in Fire Science Management (S911).

B.A.S. in Fire Science Management — The mission for the B.A.S. in Fire Science Management degree is to educate, train, and develop successful leaders to manage the ever-increasing complexities of a fire department. The program is based on the recommended core curriculum established by the National Fire Academy and represents a balance between theory and practice that enhances the educational experiences and employment potential for students. The program emphasizes advanced fire science technical skills, administrative and management skills, and critical skills in communication, quantitative analysis and organizational/systems understanding.

• Fire Science Management (B.A.S.)

To learn more about these programs, contact Dr. Debra Mertz at 904.646.2180.