Fire Science Degree

The fire science program at College of the Sequoias 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 California colleges that offer fire science degrees.

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College of the Sequoias

1030 North Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA

College of the Sequoias offers many opportunities for people who live in Tulare and Kings Counties in California. The college was founded in 1925 and moved in 1940. The main campus is located in Visalia and the school operates a full-service center in Hanford. The college has an agriculture program on a 16-acre farm. However it is currently constructing another in Tulare. Tuition for Californian residents is $46 per unit.

The college offers many unbelievable supporting services that place student learning as the top priority. During your time at the College of the Sequoias, you can earn a degree or a vocational certificate, or complete your requirements for a four-year college or university degree or upgrade specific skills. Student services offered include health care, counseling, child care, and veteran’s services.

These programs aim to meet the needs of students so that they finish their studies successfully. The college provides services to people with disabilities and first year students.

College of Sequoias offers more than one hundred and fifty eight certificates and degrees in Academic and Career & Technical Education programs. Some of the programs offered are: veterinarian assistance program, accounting, administrative assistant, paralegal, real estate, art, vocal music, communication studies, biology, chemistry, and physics.

The school is home to 17 athletic teams that participate in the Central Valley Conference in all but three of our sports. The football team is a member of the Northern California Football Association and the women’s tennis team is a member of the Big 8.

Students Enrolled in the Fire Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of the Sequoias offers a less than one year certificate program in fire science.

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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

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).