Why Major in Fire Science and Emergency Services at AIC?
The Fire Science and Emergency Services undergraduate program at American International College prepares students to lead in today’s complex public safety environment. Grounded in fire behavior, prevention, emergency response, disaster planning, leadership, ethics, and community risk reduction, the program is designed for students seeking careers or advancement in fire and emergency services.
AIC’s curriculum aligns with the nationally recognized Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model developed by the US Fire Administration to ensure consistent, high-quality academic preparation for fire and emergency services professionals. The FESHE framework establishes standardized core curricula for associate and bachelor’s degrees, aligning professional competencies with rigorous academic standards and national best practices.
What to Expect
- Built for Advancement: AIC’s program is especially well suited for those seeking supervisory, command, administrative, or leadership roles in fire departments, emergency services agencies, and public safety organizations.
- Answering the call: Across the nation, municipal departments are increasingly emphasizing higher education as a prerequisite for advancement into supervisory, command, and executive roles.
- Jump-start your graduate education: Eligible seniors can take one to two graduate-level courses at the undergraduate rate. As you begin a master’s degree at AIC, your motivation will pay off in terms of time and cost savings.
- Community connections: Our students learn to respond and react in the field through our relationships with local organizations including City and Town emergency departments, where you’ll have the opportunity to pursue internships during your final year.
