Firefighter
Fight Fire With Education.

Kaplan University Extends a Warm Welcome to Fire and EMS Professionals and Their Immediate Family Members.

Online degrees and distance learning from an accredited university

Kaplan University is pleased to be working with you and your immediate family members by providing the opportunity to pursue educational and career goals—while receiving a tuition reduction on Kaplan University courses.* Kaplan University offers more than 200 degrees and programs designed to offer the knowledge and skills to help you take on new challenges, open career paths, and enrich your life.

Online—ideal for those who may work inconsistent hours

Top positions in fire departments and the emergency services industry are reserved for the most dynamic individuals–those who can keep up with technological advances and other developments in the field. Kaplan University’s online fire science and emergency management degree programs are designed to provide you with this state–of–the–art knowledge. The online courses closely follow the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) national curriculum model. Programs are comprehensive and the online flexibility is ideal for individuals in the fire science and emergency management fields who may work inconsistent hours. If you want to pursue a new career in the fire science or emergency management field or advance in your current organization, our degree programs could help. Master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees available. 

VIDEO: JOHN MEAD- FIRE SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR ON 'MOVING UP THE LADDER' 

Working fire chief and Kaplan University instructor John Mead believes firefighting and public safety are more than careers—they're ways to give back to the community. Earning a degree in KU's Fire Science program may help his students get a leg up on the career ladder with straight-from-the-field information and a wide-ranging curriculum.

                                                                                                   

     

Your degree may be closer than you think

Credit-by-examination, previous courses, corporate training, and work experience may translate into college credits, giving you a head start on your degree.  We are committed to helping you maximize credit transfers - potentially saving you both time and money in completing your degree.‡ Kaplan University also offers reduced tuition rates for US active-duty military, veterans, and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. 

VIDEO: OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Introducing the Kaplan CommitmentSM. Attend real classes for real credits...before you commit to paying tuition.

 

Fire & EMS Training
  • Fire Courses
  • EMS Courses
  • Fire & EMS Online Degrees
Fire Science and Public Administration

Learn about Kaplan University Fire Science and Public Administration Programs. Topics include relevant degree offerings, curriculum, faculty, scholarships, and student sucess stories. Click below to view booklet.

It's More Than a Bunch of String...

It's a symbol of commitment. Thousands have earned one, why not you?

Click below to view video.