The Fire Sciences program at Atlanta University of Georgia is designed for students aspiring to serve as firefighters and emergency response professionals. Students study fire prevention, suppression,...
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Fire sciences
The Fire Sciences program at Atlanta University of Georgia is designed for students aspiring to serve as firefighters and emergency response professionals. Students study fire prevention, suppression, and emergency management. They gain practical experience in firefighting techniques, hazardous materials response, and incident command. Graduates are well-prepared to join fire departments, rescue teams, and related public safety agencies, dedicating themselves to protecting communities in the face of fires and emergencies.
1 Year (Self-Paced) Program
High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education
Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.
8 courses in this module
This course creates an understanding of the principles of building construction and its impact on fi...
This course creates an understanding of the principles of building construction and its impact on firefighting strategy. This course explains building materials and processes that are involved in the construction of structures and provides you with the knowledge required to operate safely and effectively within residential or commercial buildings.
This course covers the acquisition of appropriate reliability modeling and risk analysis tools to co...
This course covers the acquisition of appropriate reliability modeling and risk analysis tools to complement the basic and specific engineering knowledge for the technological area of application. This course provides an introduction to the principal concepts and issues related to the safety of modern industrial activities.
This course provides practical information regarding technology, management, and regulatory complian...
This course provides practical information regarding technology, management, and regulatory compliance issues, covering crucial topics like organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating occupational safety programs and procedures.
This course covers experimental data relevant to the understanding of fire behavior of materials and...
This course covers experimental data relevant to the understanding of fire behavior of materials and appeals to all those working in fire safety engineering and related disciplines.
This course covers all types of fires. It is organized to present the theory and application of fire...
This course covers all types of fires. It is organized to present the theory and application of firefighting principles from the development to the extinguishment phase; it stresses on the importance of safety for firefighters
This course progresses from the important overview relationships of organ system physiology down to...
This course progresses from the important overview relationships of organ system physiology down to the tissue, cellular, and subcellular level. This course will teach you on how you can trace arteries, veins, and nerves through their courses and bifurcations.
This course addresses the growing interest in the legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of integrat...
This course addresses the growing interest in the legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of integrating care into conventional clinical settings. Topics of this course include Race Discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Physical Fitness, Critical Incident Stress Management, and Arbitration/Mediation.
This course addresses the specific needs of firefighters and other professionals who deal with hazar...
This course addresses the specific needs of firefighters and other professionals who deal with hazardous materials. This course encompasses the key aspects of safely handling hazardous materials and the response actions to be implemented during terrorist activity, hazardous transportation mishaps and other disasters.
6 courses in this module
This course provides you with a comprehensive initial introduction to suppression of structural fire...
This course provides you with a comprehensive initial introduction to suppression of structural fires. It introduces definitions, terminology, and a brief history of structural fire suppression. It also provides you with a basic knowledge of fire behavior, how and what materials burn, extinguishment systems, and basic methods of suppression.
An introduction to fire science with emphasis upon municipal fire services, fire defenses through pr...
An introduction to fire science with emphasis upon municipal fire services, fire defenses through prevention and the basic concepts of combustion and extinguishment defenses through prevention and the basic concepts of combustion and extinguishment.
This course introduces terminology and definitions, involved in fire service hydraulics. It helps yo...
This course introduces terminology and definitions, involved in fire service hydraulics. It helps you gain an understanding of the complexities involved in modern apparatus pumping and water delivery systems.
The primary intent of this course is to acquaint you with history, traditions, terminology, organiza...
The primary intent of this course is to acquaint you with history, traditions, terminology, organization and operation of the service. It gives a deep understanding of the fire sciences terminologies, concepts and definitions.
This course addresses on the fire fighter's role in combating the fire; investigation techniques, re...
This course addresses on the fire fighter's role in combating the fire; investigation techniques, reports, case histories, and court preparation as well as detection, prevention, and preservation of evidence in such cases.
This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operation...
This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations. These topics include the development and maintenance of fire prevention programs, educational programs, and inspection programs.
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Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.
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High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education
84 Hours credit hours
1 Year (Self-Paced) Program
14 total courses in the program
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