Whether you need continuing education and training or are looking to advance in your organization, count on Kaplan University. We provide the knowledge and training you need with the flexibility of online classes designed to adapt to your busy schedule. Our courses are developed by professionals with fire and emergency experience and our degree programs are taught by experts in the field.

FIRE Continuing Education:

  • Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills Interactive (Firefighter 1 and 2) – 37 modules which cover the entire spectrum of the Firefighter 1 and 2 professional qualifications standard, NFPA 1001
  • Fire Officer – 18 modules which covers the full scope of the 2009 edition of NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications
  • HazMat (Hazardous Materials) Awareness and Operations – 7 modules which provide in-depth coverage of the properties and effects of hazardous materials and WMDs, NFPA 472
  • COMING SOON: Fundamentals of Technical Rescue – 11 modules which cover the awareness level requirement found in the 2009 edition of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operation and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents and some of the general job performance requirements in the 2008 edition of NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications
  • COMING SOON: Fire Service Pump Operator – 12 modules which aid candidates in developing the critical skills needed to become an effective fire pumper driver / operator; meets and exceeds the job performance requirements in Chapters 4, 5, and 10 of the 2009 edition of NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Drive/Operator Professional Qualifications

EMS Continuing Education:

  • Medic Monthly - Cutting edge, video-based continuing education for first responder, EMT’s and paramedics
  • AED (Automated External Defibrillation) - An alternative-blended learning experience for renewing AED certification
  • Dr. Bryan Bledsoe Corner Courses - Popular lecture series with voice narrations (includes Bloodborne Pathogens and HIV/AIDS)
  • eACLS - Refresher training for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) recertification
  • Paramedic Interactive Courses – 51 courses which cover all major topics covered in the Paramedic National Standard Curriculum
  • PEPP (Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals) - Designed to provide the education and skills needed to effectively treat pediatric patients; available for ALS and BLS providers
  • Professional Rescuer CPR Recertification - Comprehensive, interactive, online refresher training for CPR recertification

Online Degree Programs:

Fire Science and Emergency Management

  • MS in Fire and Emergency Services—Designed for students with a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university who are practicing emergency services professionals. Consider this program if you seek to develop skills and techniques in the areas of strategic planning, leadership, financial administration, and emergency services management.
  • BS in Fire Science—Builds on the foundational knowledge provided at the associate’s degree level by exploring technical, legal, and social aspects of arson, the application of technology to firefighting, the psychological effects of fire dynamics, and more. It is modeled on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) national curriculum.
  • BS in Fire and Emergency Management—Designed for those emergency services personnel who want to increase their administrative and management knowledge as well as occupational and life safety awareness. Graduates could pursue managerial positions and leadership roles in fire and emergency services organizations, emergency medical service, and emergency preparedness agencies.
  • AAS in Fire Science—Modeled on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) national curriculum and is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics.

Public Administration and Policy

  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)— For practicing or aspiring administrators in a public sector, nonprofit, or private organization who would like to develop the skills and techniques needed to pursue leadership positions in public administration.
  • BS in Public Administration and Policy — Students in this program study to gain knowledge and understanding of the processes of policy development and implementation through direct government action as well as public and private interaction.
  • AAS in Public Administration — For those interested in studying the structure and processes of the government and the formation of public policy.

If you attended a community college or are employed with one of our corporate partners, you and your family members may be eligible for special tuition benefits. IAFF members are eligible to receive a 10 percent discount on Kaplan University certificates and Kaplan University degree programs. Members must provide their valid IAFF membership number for verification upon enrollment. Please ask our representative for details. Kaplan University also offers reduced tuition rates for members of the military, their spouses, and military veterans.

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