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Complete Guide to Accredited Fire Schools
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In response to a large number of questions we receive about fire academies, we have adapted a list of schools accredited by the National Fire Academy (NFA). These schools are categorized by college-based training, associate’s degrees, degrees at a distance program, bachelor’s degrees, and graduate degrees.
The programs listed below will be supplemented in the near future by national accrediting associations recommended by FireLink.
 | Note from the NFA on Institutional Accreditation |
| College-Based Training Programs |
• Missouri (1)
• Pennsylvania (2)
| Associate’s Degrees |
| Bachelor’s Degrees |
| Graduate Degrees |
• Arizona (2)
• Connecticut (1)
• Florida (1)
• Illinois (1)
• Kansas (1)
• Kentucky (1)
• Massachusetts (2)
• New Mexico (1)
• Oklahoma (2)
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Degrees at a Distance Program
• What is the Degrees at a Distance Program?
• How is DDP linked to the FESHE model associate’s courses?
• May I take a course even if I don’t want to pursue a degree at this time?
• What if I have an associate’s degree?
• What courses comprise the DDP curriculum?
viper
almost 2 years ago
4 comments
if anybody has anawer on my first comment about being a paid firefighter first,and how to get into the fire academy please let me know.
viper
almost 2 years ago
4 comments
Is there any to become a paid firefighter first, and then get your degree once your in a fire department.
Newman88
almost 2 years ago
32 comments
Hello, I am currently enrolled in the skills academy. Top notch program. Excellent equipment, three different trucks to use, We us Tualatin valley fire rescue training facility which is a huge area with multi-level burn building, train cars, chemical spill pits etc. The Chief is a person to look up to. Former PJ. Excellent Academy and fire science program.
taters
almost 2 years ago
6 comments
University of Cincinnati also has a Bachelor's degree program in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology. It is a Distance Learning program with some on, or near, campus programs offered during the year.
NahNah
about 2 years ago
4 comments
should i go to a accredited school first then go to an academy
fireflight
over 2 years ago
6 comments
Can anyone direct me to a school in the fort myers Florida area? Cause im having a hell of a time finding one
Thanks
cap6302
over 2 years ago
10 comments
Cogswell college in CA is part of the NFA DDP program.
cap6302
over 2 years ago
10 comments
The NFA has a DDP program with seven colleges throughout the US to provide Bachelors degrees in Fire Administration and fire Prevention Technology. Check it out at the NFA websire.
colman
over 2 years ago
2 comments
blinn college in Bryan texas has a fire science program and a fire science tech program that includes ff1 and ff2 certification and more when you receive your associates