Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire and Emergency Management

Purdue Global is recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration as an official Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) institution. The fire and emergency management program closely follows the FESHE model.

Since 1999, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) leaders have labored to produce a standardized undergraduate curriculum that is national in scope, content, and outcome. Fire-related and emergency management courses were developed for colleges and universities to use as a model when developing curriculum. All the courses share common titles, catalog descriptions, outlines, and content, which provide a national core of knowledge and competencies as suggested by FESHE. This degree program closely follows the FESHE model and is designed to:

• Give graduates administrative and management knowledge as well as a solid baccalaureate foundation
• Provide current information regarding technology, human resource management, and fiscal responsibility in preparation for leadership roles
• Teach occupational and life safety awareness
• Impart learning in ethics, global awareness, operations, psychology, and research methods

Interested in continuing on to pursue a graduate degree? Our flexible degree pathways allow you to work toward any of the following Purdue Global master’s degrees while you earn your bachelor’s degree:

• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Science in Human Services
• Master of Science in Legal Studies
• Master of Science in Psychology

Complete both your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in less time and at a lower cost than completing both programs separately. Speak to an Education Advisor for more details upon enrollment in this bachelor’s degree program.

At Purdue Global, we value your experience. We work closely with fire academies and fire service associations to set up articulation agreements to help you receive credit for previously completed courses, professional learning, and certifications, allowing you to earn your bachelor’s in emergency management degree faster and save on tuition.^†

Articulation agreements help streamline the process for awarding credit for fire service–related certifications you may have already earned to be considered fit for duty. If you earned your certifications though an organization that is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Pro Board (including the U.S. Department of Defense Firefighter Certification System), you may be eligible to receive credit toward a Purdue Global degree program.

Eligible certifications include:

• Fire Fighter II
• Fire Service Instructor I, II, and III
• Fire Officer I, II, and III
• Hazardous Materials–Technician
• And many more

Purdue Global also awards credit for professional coursework that has been reviewed by the American Council of Education (ACE). Organizations that offer ACE-evaluated training include:

• Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI)
• National Fire Academy (NFA)

Select International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) training programs and certifications offered through California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) and California Fire Fighters Joint Apprenticeship Committee (CFFJAC) are also eligible for credit. Please contact an Admissions Advisor for details.