Fire Science Degree

The fire science program at Northland Pioneer 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 Arizona colleges that offer fire science degrees.

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Northland Pioneer College (NPC)

1900 S Knoles Dr, Babbitt Administrative Center, Room 200, Flagstaff, AZ

Found in Holbrook, Arizona, sits the Northland Pioneer College; an institution that is focused on delivering quality education to the people in its and surrounding communities. NPC, as the college is popularly referred to, is a two year community college that has four different campus locations serving the Apache, Hopi, and Navajo people. There campuses can be found in the Show Low, Snowflake, Winslow and Holbrook regions.

With a student population of over 10,000 people, NPC is an accredited university that offers various courses in a learning environment that is comfortable, welcoming, and interactive. The programs offered at NPC varies and include associate degree programs, certificate programs and transfer programs for students who wish to transfer to a four year university at the end of their studies at NPC.

In order for you to complete a Bachelor’s degree at a 4-year university, you must first complete their general requirements. While it is possible for students to complete these requirements at the university of their choice, it is very expensive and as such, NPC makes it possible for students to complete general education requirements at a fraction of the price.

The Northland Pioneer College provides students with an interactive learning environment and if you are thinking to make NPC your school of choice, visit their website http://www.npc.edu to learn about their educational programs.

Students Enrolled in the Fire Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northland Pioneer College has offered the following programs for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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

• Flagstaff, AZ
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $35840

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).