Fire Services Administration Major

Description: A program focusing on the principles, theory, and practices associated with the management of fire operations, firefighting services, and community fire issues. Includes instruction in fire protection history and theory, incident command leadership, administration of public fire organizations, labor relations, emergency medical services management, fire emergency response strategies and mitigation, legal and regulatory responsibilities, budgeting, public relations, and organizational leadership. Is Fire Services Administration the right major for you?
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Fire Services Administration Major

What Courses Do Fire Services Administration Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Fire Services Administration majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Budgeting
  • Emergency Medical Procedures
  • Fire Response Strategies
  • History
  • Labor Relations
  • Law
  • Management
  • Public Relations