Fire Services Administration

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.

While Fire Services Administration has degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students earn a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Students major in Fire Services Administration all over the country, though the major at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level has the most graduates in Pennsylvania. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Fire Services Administration is $41,340.