Fire Science Degree

The fire science program at Ashland Community and Technical College prepares students for careers as firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, first line supervisors, or managers of firefighters. The program focuses on the duties of firefighters. Program courses include: firefighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types of fires, hazardous material handling and control, fire rescue procedures, public relations, and laws and regulations. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer fire science degrees.

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Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC)

204 N Lexington Ave, Wilmore, KY

Ashland Community and Technical College, located in Ashland, Kentucky, was founded in 1938 and was originally two separate institutions, Ashland Junior College and Ashland Vocational School. The two schools went through a variety of changes in name and focus, with Ashland Junior College becoming part of the University of Kentucky through a mandate given to the university to form the Community College System.

The two schools were subsequently merged in 1997 through Higher Education Act which also created the Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges System, replacing the Community College System as the primary body for overseeing the management of two year institutions in the state.

Academics

Ashland Community and Technical College offers a variety of programs that assist students in achieving academic transfer or allowing them to develop skills useful in career building through a technical program. Students pursuing academic transfer will take on a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education.

Upon completion, students will choose the school they wish to transfer to and begin the application process, and once accepted will complete the final two years, earning their bachelor's degree. Students pursuing career or technical training will receive an education in the chosen industry or field that allows for a long term career and entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Cosmetology
• Practical Nursing
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Ashland Community and Technical College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individual to enroll by completing the application for admission and paying all fees. Students are also asked to provide previous transcripts and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.

Participation in new student orientation and a meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the forms of loans, grants and scholarships, and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Fire Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ACTC has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

Description

Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.

Municipal Firefighters

Description

Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, municipal firefighters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Lexington-Fayette, KY
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $30330

Fire Inspectors

Description

Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fire inspectors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Description

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).