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Fire Science/Fire-fighting Program 2021 Average Tuition and Completion Time

What is Fire Science/Fire-fighting Career?

A program focusing on the theory and practice of fires and fire-fighting. Includes instruction in fire chemistry and physics, combustible materials, computer science, building construction, fire codes and related laws, fire hydraulics, fire command, fire prevention/inspection, fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, fire/arson investigation, occupational safety, equipment operation, emergency medicine and communications
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For the academic year 2020-2021, the average tuition & fees of Fire Science/Fire-fighting vocational programs is $2,867. The amount is calculated based on the tuition of the Fire Science/Fire-fighting program offering trade schools and it may differ from other programs at those schools. On average, the length of the Fire Science/Fire-fighting program is 395 contact hours (credit hours) and the average completion time is 5.36 months.
2020-2021 Average Tuition & Fees of Fire Science/Fire-fighting Career Programs
Tuition & Fees$2,867
Length of Program395 Contact Hours
Completion Time5.36 Months

Career and Average Wage after Fire Science/Fire-fighting Program

Next jobs are possible career after earning Fire Science/Fire-fighting certificate/degree. The average wage is based on the employment and wage data (May 2019) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The average annual wage of First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers career is $82,010 and, for Fire Inspectors and Investigators, the average annual income is $64,730.
Fire Science/Fire-fighting Careers and its Average Wage (as of May 2020)
Job TitleHourly WageAnnual Wage
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$39.43$82,010
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$31.12$64,730
Firefighters$26.27$54,650
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$25.65$53,350

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